I've read many of the posts and articles both here on BP and that a Google search located.  

Do you physically look at the property first or do you make an offer then look at the property?

For wealth preservation, I would hold physical gold ... commonly traded coins and/or bullion purchased from a reputable dealer at as close to spot price as you can get.

I researched acquiring physical property but found it was easier to use the SDIRA for Note purchases.

I see a lot of articles that state you can use an app to track your miles, however it also always mentions in other sections that the IRS requires that you keep track of your miles as they are occurring, not weeks later etc.

I would be more than willing to pay him much more than that to run the properties but he really wants to step back, and his body is breaking down from so many years of physical labor.

You take the signed off paperwork and deed to the courthouse on Calvert St. and go to the land records office to physically record the deed.

So do your homework and plan on more than what it looks like initially.I have flipped two properties and now have decided that I'd rather focus on my day job and buy long term rentals, my back and knees also don't make me want to do the physical labor anymore either lol.I also house hack every year.  

I found this site while reading articles.

It's where I physically go to the property, take pictures and do a visual inspection if needed.