No one knows the direction of rates.

January’s inflation report showed higher-than-expected price increases, raising questions about the Federal Reserve’s next moves and the overall direction of the economy.

Hi Frank, I'm based in NJ also  I am a Direct Lender and would love to connect with you

The DST structure is a direct, passive and fractional interest in institutional quality real estate which allows for flexibility and diversification.  

So I thought about directly approaching human resources of the largest employers directly in the area, hospital in particular. 

REITs are typically easier to manage and can give you exposure to real estate without being directly involved.Explore Commercial Properties: If you're intrigued by the idea of parking lots, you could explore other commercial properties or mixed-use spaces.

I also can take out a home equity line of credit on my current home....but I need direction. 

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

They are known as the Winthrop Factors-The purpose for which the property was initially acquiredThe purpose for which the property was subsequently heldThe extent of improvements made to the propertyThe number and frequency of sales over timeThe extent to which the property has been disposed ofThe nature of the taxpayer’s business, including other activities and assetsThe amount of advertising/promotion, either directly or through a third partyThe listing of the property for sale through a brokerThe purpose of the held property at time of sale; the classification as an investor or dealer is determined on a property-by-property basis.To me intentionally buying a property to renovate it to resell it for profit, twice in the same year, and opened an entity to do it in ....is going to be ordinary income and not capital gains. 

Additionally, there was no business license registered in the City of Atlanta.Suspicious Communication: The individual identified as Chris Anderson had a heavy foreign accent and provided convincing but dubious claims about the company's legitimacy.Questionable Financial Arrangements: Upon loan approval, the wiring instructions directed the loan fee to a Capital One checking account under the name of a supposed loan facilitator—a 85-year-old woman in Florida.