The latter part of my post was referring to the protection of the account, not the assets through funding but the cash left on-hand.I think because banks are or were typically used for ck, savings, etc, I never looked to them as offering IRA/SDIRA.When I opened my account (2018) it was with specifics in mind and now I am reevaluating.

You begin depreciating $200k over 27.5 years, starting from 2023.You do a major $50k rehab in 2030.

I was more focused on building the portfolio, and it paid off, as I scaled to 50+ rental units in 5 years.I started my own PM when I moved to a different market because I wasn't confident I could find one as good as my previous manager.

I’m getting re-acquainted with the BP community after purchasing my first house hack in the Pittsburgh area, and would love to make some connections with other like-minded young professionals and investors in the area.And if there’s anyone out there who’s just getting started and looking to make the jump to buy their first property, I’d love to offer up advice, share my network of contractors in the area, and answer any questions that I can from my experience over the last 6 months!

Focus on areas with strong rental demand, like Broad Ripple, Fountain Square, or near universities like Butler and IUPUI.Maintenance Costs: Indiana weather can be tough on properties, so budget for seasonal maintenance like snow removal and HVAC servicing.Additional AdviceKeep an Emergency Fund: Unexpected repairs or vacancies can arise, so having 3-6 months of expenses saved will help you weather any surprises.Build a Reliable Team: I have lists of contractors, handymen, cleaners and property managers if you'd like me to send.Good luck with your property and future expansion!

Good luck, My wife and I are starting also, we also plan to do the BRRR, method,would love to talk more, maybe shares some do's and dont's that you may run across and we could share the same info to you. we are in the st louis area

The problem is, all the ones I've seen, you have to keep your collateral funded or they start selling off your stake in order to keep it at a certain percent, so you have to keep an eye on it.

I would recommend trying all of it out of you are new and then zeroing in on 3-4 that you really like and start to get good at in your market.

It’s impressive how you took this single-family fix-and-flip from start to finish, self-financing and managing the project as the GC.

I would say that is not a great way to start.