How did you first start using your Self-directed IRA?

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I'm in the process of converting a 401k into a SDIRA and was wondering if any fellow BPer's would care to share what has worked or not worked for them using this investment approach. Is it best to purchase individual notes on a case-by-case basis, work with a group of private investors pooling money together or ????

Did your initial approach work or not? How did you tweak it to suit your business goals?

I've read the other posts on finding a good company to manage the SDIRA and have found some valuable information, but am more interested in individual opinions on the best places to start, with the intention of increasing the amount of cash available to put towards purchases and rehabs.