The trade off is pretty simple: how much of your time do you want to give up on the learning curve of STR management, the tenant headaches, scheduling repairs/cleaning, etc. 

They also have their own trading desk and sell to their community.I don't have a problem with their business model as long as everything is disclosed and investors know the risks upfront.

I would be very happy to trade hands on help for advice and experience.Thanks everyone.

You are not allowed to provide benefit to an IRA via the provision of goods or services.Wholesaling is also considered to be a dealer activity, and therefore a trade or business. 

I'll trade losing a few hundred dollars to keep good tenants over potentially losing a month of rent during turnover and higher maintenance costs associated with demanding tenants and lost of sleep. 

REITs are traded securities.

Not to mention I have at least 1 relative in each of those trades will to lend a hand, so the first few rehabs shouldn't be that bad. 

That's the trade off stubborn Sellers should expect if they make "sight unseen" condition of the purchase.  

But, that is not always the right answer and you should speak with someone familiar with your personal situation to get advice specific to you.As for the S-corp issue, you will want to look into the tax consequences of holding real estate in an S-corp and upon distribution.

There are averages that properties trade for in certain areas for the different types and classes of property but at the end of the day it's really what works for the buyer.