Self directed solo i401K advice needed please

[Patti Royster]

Hello there.  My husband got laid off about 3 years ago and we did a Solo i401K with our 401K money.  We have been told that we can use it to buy properties but we can't get loans with it, etc.  The market around us now is up and I was thinking of waiting until it cools off some and then pick up some rental properties to hold and manage ourselves.  Wanting to get my money working for me again.  I would love your thoughts and ideas.  We aren't new to the landlord/investing/real estate game.  Thanks for your help!  I would love to hear about any experiences anyone has had with theirs.