we can do it not rented but rate will be significantly higher. easier and more cost effective to rent it. unless the bridge money needs to be paid back asap or you need the funds back to buy more, then a cost analysis needs to be done. personally id get it rented at market rent or a touch below if time is a factor. 

Glad to hear that you are using Equity Trust already as they happen to be our official partner for self directed IRAs. :) It sounds like you are looking for a specific investment opportunity? 

But consider this: if your time is worth $100/hour and you spend 40 hours a year on tasks you could outsource for $25/hour, you’re effectively losing $3,000 of potential value each year. 

✅ No risk, no cash out of pocket✅ You work with, cooperate with, the homeowner instead of negotiating against them✅ No tenants and toilets✅ No maintenance or repairs✅ Short-term deals with sizeable assignment fees✅ Those fees can fund long-term strategies like buy-and-hold or fix-and-flipIf you’re an aspiring investor looking for a low-cash entry point into real estate, Cooperative Assignments are an effective strategy.  

This sudden jump in rates has not fully caught up with market cap rates yet since especially in the commercial and multifamily property markets, transactions typically take 6 months to transact, creating a lag effect between interest rates and market cap rates since interest rates adjust daily.

@Michael Baum @Collin Hays do you self manage? 

That tells me the bigger issue might not be just the yard, but overall curb appeal or pricing.More Cost-Effective FixesInstead of a full sprinkler system, here are some budget-friendly ways to improve the yard without draining your wallet:•Fresh Mulch & Gravel: Super cheap, easy to DIY, and instantly makes the space look intentional, even if the grass isn’t perfect.

Jeremy, I hope you don’t take this badly…..I noticed your posts don’t get much “traction” The reason is they read like slick marketing “puff” pieces you find posted on LinkedIn all the time, rather than personally engaged discussions, If you want significant engagement, just write something out, and don’t even “edit” it, just go with the first draft, giving the effect like a personal conversation with someone.  

I needed to find a passive real estate income stream that would work within the IRS’ self-directed IRA (SDIRA) rules.

Alternatively, you could draft a contract with a delayed execution date, stating that the agreement will officially go into effect once the rule is lifted.