Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

@Kim Hopkins I completely agree with @Priyanshu AdathakkarIf anyone else wasn't cutting it in their work - it's simple... they'd get fired.

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We are planning to have him look at an operating agreement that we drafted with the guidance from a template we found online.

Something as simple as “how long have you owned the property” will probably throw off an imposter.  

@Sergio Aguinaga I'm really not sure, a simple search would probably answer that question.

We're planning on hiring a professional property management company to run the daily operations of the investment property as well as implement all capital improvement.The question is, can my self directed IRA invest in an LLC that I'm the managing partner?  

I know this sound a simple plan, I’m sure it’s not but is it doable?

To speak on the second part each syndicator operates different.

Can somebody recommend a realtor with mutifamily background who operates in and around the New Haven, CT area?