I am trying to be more active in my local real estate but i’m not sure who to talk to

Did a major rehab.

I will be retiring from my job soon (gotta love government employment) and will be taking a more active role in my properties than before and want to better organize what I have.  

It will turn to blue and become active!

I see a lot of activity in North Jersey, what's going on in South Jersey? 

Are there any major pitfalls?

@Robert Ellis Mpls has a shortage of housing, the city is actively trying to add housing in the  area. 

This sounds like a recipe for disaster...and I think I am justified in that assessment since one of the places you have considered investing is with a company that are complete scam artists.All investing is a risk based activity, but people need to learn and understand better risk assessments and mitigation.

The house is very nice and is between Indy and Bloomington, IN which has been a very active market, but slowing down as we head into Fall.  

You may not mix IRA and personal funds or otherwise transact between yourself and the plan.Several providers of such plans are active here on BP and there is a lot of good information here on the forums.