Investor seeking diversification for retirement

[Barry Zimmerman]

Hello everyone - 

I'm nearly retired and looking seriously at real-estate to diversify some retirement funds out of the traditional financial markets by using Self Directed IRA(s). Buy and Hold / passive income property investments are my interest as these pass muster with the IRS when done right. Hot buttons are not atypical: good property appreciation potential, solid rental market, and access to reliable management firms. For SDIRA investing, availability of non-recourse financing (and deals that qualify) is key.

I've been in contact with Home Union and Growth Equity Group wholesaler / packagers, who provide value to folks like me, but still evaluating the true costs and risks of what they provide.