They are great tools, with examples of other people like you investing in real estate and making great income.  

The self-directed IRA appears to be complex at first blush but I have found it to be very easy to navigate and a good tool to use.  

I tried to utilize the tool that you recommended Robert, but it has St.

Pretty neat tool though.

But reverses can be a pretty powerful tool to get you right where you want to be.

I don't show the place until 1 week before it is ready because I don't want them failing over tools, bothering the workers, or making things disappear.  

Just because you spent some money exploring opportunities in the state does not constitute business activity, so I think your fine, I agree with @Scott McCadden that I would set up an LLC in Texas if you do end up purchasing a property, or may want to explore using a land trust to hold th property which may avoid this issue all together, this has become popular in FL, but not sure if they work similar in TX.Hope this helps good luck

Way to rethink game plans and add another exit strategy to your tool box.  

Due to already having 2 mortgages other places they can't get a 3rd mortgage and buy at this time.You can find out the Fair Market Rent for your area or any area in the country by going to a HUD website,  www.HUDuser.org That is the average rent figures compiled by survey of actual rents, so you can see what average rents are.For New Castle County:eff     $8451br    $10032br    $12113br    $15154 br   $1686 This tool is awesome assuming I can get a property management company to confirm the round about estimates provided on huduser.org this is very valuable.

They are an excellent educational  and motivational tool.