How do you evaluate if a property is ideal for flipping or if you should keep it as a rental?

It seems like there are so many limitations to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs. 

Quote from @Daniel Saravia: anybody here had bought real estate using self directed IRA?

The seller is representing themselves so showings must be arranged with them, and offers made to them directly.

Hey @Thanh Lu, we don't do much direct bookings but we do have a $500 security deposit.

LA City here~How do you market your rental to insurance companies directly for temporary home placement?

Also showing almost a 20% CoC return, which in my research I've found to be a highly ideal number for investors.Is there something I could improve on with this report or fix?

Hi everyone,Curious to know if anyone with 10+ listings recommends a property management software that will keep up with scale, as well as could work well with Direct Bookings?

Looking for advice and suggestions for a Roth IRA Custodian I'm looking to roll over a traditional IRA to a Self-directed Roth by the end of the year, and use that for my investing.

Otherwise, the deal (and all my earnest money/inspection costs) falls through.Money Spent So FarEarnest Money Deposit: $1,500Appraisal: $750Inspections: $1,050Survey: $580I’ve invested a fair amount already, and I really don’t want to lose this opportunity.Financial SnapshotMonthly Income: $4,500 (increasing to $6,000 by March).Monthly Expenses: About $2,000 total, including $1,000 rent (which I won’t have once I move in).Future Income: By June, I expect even more significant income from my business ventures.Debt-to-Income: Not too high right now, but my credit score is poor, so that limits quick loans or credit card solutions.Condition of the PropertyFull Rehab Needed: The house currently isn’t livable without major repairs.Seller Won’t Negotiate: I’ve already asked for an extension and concessions, but the seller is unwilling to help or budge on anything.Attempts So FarFriends & Family: No one can cover $25K.Down Payment Assistance Programs: I’ve tried multiple; none seem to fit.Co-Signer: Already have a co-signer on the mortgage.Personal Loans / Credit Cards: With my credit score, interest rates are brutal, and I’m worried about jeopardizing my FHA approval.Extensions: We’ve already pushed the closing date back by a month.What I’m Looking ForCreative Financing: Any reputable local lenders, credit unions, or community programs in Detroit that specialize in these types of last-minute shortfalls for buyers with less-than-ideal credit?