Being in the Army limits my ability to travel and explore markets firsthand.

Lancaster city limits short term rentals to only certain zones of the city so definitely look at the city website for that information.

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

This factoring includes the presence of competent contractors who can limit unforeseen surprises and costs.Myth 2: They're Too Risky to Invest InThere is risk in any investment; however, distressed properties are not inherently riskier than any other real estate investment.

We are not large scale but we do own properties in multiple states and are aware of the limitation of a subjective line like "should have rented in a hot market".

Quote from @Simon Walker: Quote from @Andrew Syrios: Could you "split the difference" so to speak and go back to work for yourself but limit the number of clients you take on so you only need to work 20 or so hours a week?

Like you, when I'm working with clients I highlight the key advantages of the conventional rehab loans (Fannie Mae's Homestyle and Freddie Mac's CHOICERenovation) are:- They can be used for investment properties- You can include luxury items- They have a higher limit – $806,500 in most places.Jeff

If you do a rollover from your current HSA, make sure you’re aware of any fees or time limits.

The agent was getting pushed pretty hard by his brokerage to get this signed before putting in an offer, so I caved, but limited the date. 

Then, I spoke with several acquisition managers with very limited knowledge on how to evaluate a deal but this time, the company they were working for was sued by multiple homeowners for fraud.