Here's the question, and it's really a 2-part question.

Good question.

Real estate is slower to get into so I would first look to switch job wise and see if you can get a a higher paying attorney job.

He breaks down using Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) to invest in real estate—like rentals or flips—and keep the profits tax-free.

If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a PM and I can shed some light on the market if you think that'd be helpful as you're getting started

But you must be selling real estate and not a membership interest in an entity that owns real estate. 

My name is Jacob, and I’m a real estate agent and investor based in Saginaw, MI.

Quote from @Shaun Ortiz: Real estate can be a roller coaster!

Just going to piggy back on what others are saying here with a simple question you should ask when considering buying any existing property, assuming you aren't buying with the plan to demolish and build something new:- When my current tenant leaves, what kind of tenant will replace them?

I'm looking to meet up for coffee, a zoom call, or a phone chat to pick your brain about how you started in the Chicago market and any advice you can share about the market for flippers.As background, I've been a real estate agent in Seattle, WA for 9 years with a small team of agents.