My name is Sam Tabor and I have been reading about real estate for the last 3 years while moving around for my job. I finally settled in Nashville, TN and plan to invest in Memphis, Nashville, and Central Arkansas (Li...

Long time lurker/reader and first time poster.  

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I'm only replying now so that subsequent readers of this forum do not have false information.I have direct, personal experience that directly contradicts your opinion on this matterAs I shared several posts earlier, I experinced a "break" in the chain of title on a particular deal.

@Nicky Reader crazy, I’ll have to check that out.

I left my rental house keys, receipt book and Square reader with my cleaning lady.

The banks don't want to take mass quantities of properties back either;  Steep losses occur with foreclosures.The readers of this thread are more concerned with investment properties that have a downturn performance. 

But I totally agree with you, if eligible - this would be a superior vehicle to SDIRA.Here is a related in-depth discussion on the subject that many readers can benefit from:https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/51/topics/527877-self-directed-solo-401k-for-real-estate-investors-q-and-a

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I think the readers could benefit from your thoughts on the past recession and smart advice for right now.