Essentially, because my van is not registered to business license or LLC, and the income is not active business income, then the vehicle could be classified as personal use.

I have a distressed condo I was going propose this idea to a Trust that owns the condo.  3) ** Interest only loan at a reduced rate - and create a vehicle for them to also benefit from the MTR model?

Toward the end of the BP money podcast recently on SDIRA, Scott Trench made a comment about how using a SDIRA to invest in real estate could help people get out of the middle class trap (all or most of one's wealth being in the primary residence and qualified retirement vehicles). 

They don’t always post a flashy “Upcoming Auctions” banner, but check the “News” or “Public Notices” sections—sometimes surplus or impound auctions (like vehicles) get announced there.

It doesn't tell you anything about how timely they are with payments or if they've violated the lease. sometimes just seeing the state of their vehicle will give you a clue..

We have tenants that looked good on the application and background check that when they showed up with pet in tow (no pets allowed), 10 relatives and vehicle filled with trash and cigarettes in everyone's pockets that we knew this would be a problem lease. 

When it comes to self directing the two most popular vehicles are self directed IRA and Solo 401K. for real estate it’s helpful to use a checkbook IRA for efficiency and some liability protection with the LLC. 

.🚗 Mileage Deduction – Standard $0.67 per mile or actual vehicle expenses.💼 Startup Costs – Deduct up to $5,000 in the first year (if total costs are under $50K).📢 Marketing Expenses – Ads, branding, and website costs are fully deductible.⚠️ IRS & BOI Penalties to Avoid:🛑 Late business tax filings = 5% penalty per month on unpaid taxes (up to 25%).🛑 BOI Reporting non-compliance = $591 per day in fines, up to $10,000 + potential jail time.Final Tip: Many business owners work with a CPA to ensure tax compliance and maximize deductions.

Since Airbnb and Vrbo don’t cover motorized vehicles, it’s usually handled outside the platform with a separate insurance policy.Would love to hear how it works out—happy to connect!

Robin, IRA is a tax-deferred vehicle.