You might check with your Self-Directed IRA Trust Company/Custodian, they might have a brokerage connection capability where you can setup a brokerage account tied to your IRA, then you can with that brokerage to invest in various public market investments, in some cases stocks, mutual funds, ETF's, treasuries, and CD's.

If you’re saying the exact same thing to every seller, you’re probably missing opportunities to connect and provide real value.

Explore alternative funding options: Connect with potential investors who can help guide our decision.

That sounds like a great plan.Absolutely, happy to connect any time!

They have fake Google reviews.

Lets connect! 

@Matt Wan Many lenders require wet signatures on at least the Promissory Note but if yours does not, as a US citizen you could do the entire signing anywhere on the planet with a good internet connection + mic + camera via Remote Online Notarization (RON) for less than $200.If wet signatures are required, the answer then depends upon what foreign country you are in.

Always cool to connect with investors!

Important resources(articles, books, podcasts) to review?

@Derick Jennings if you have not connected with @Dan Guenther yet, I would definitely recommend it!