My wife and I are partners in our Real Estate LLC.  

I’m getting closer to becoming a real estate agent and I want to know what made you successful at attracting first time homebuyers?

3 - Having no debt opens the door for some real interesting creative seller financing. 

Short of buying a property in cash and having it managed at a distance with a professional property manager, I think you'll find that the hassles and headaches of "traditional" IRA real estate investing just isn't worth it.

Imagine if there was damage when a tenant left exceeding the deposit.

They need to understand that they will be taking over responsibility for making mortgage payments while the loan remains in your name.Legal and Ethical Considerations: Ensure that all aspects of the transaction comply with local laws and regulations regarding real estate transactions and disclosures.

Recommend exploring as many sources as possible to get referrals AND cross-reference them to get as much accurate information as possible.Check out NARPM.com, BP’s Property Manager Finder (BiggerPockets: The Real Estate Investing Social Network), etc.Also, encourage you to learn from the mistakes of others - by reading posts here on BiggerPockets about owners not having their expectations met by their current Property Management Company.

This collaboration underscores the importance of strong partnerships and local insights in identifying and negotiating profitable real estate opportunities.

I'm Courtland from Los Angeles, I'm beginning my real estate investing journey.

Totally disagree quality agents are invaluable parts of a real estate team.