Usually it's because an owner didn't take our security advice or waited to long to approve and/or send funds.

You have to make payments on the borrowed funds, which is then deducted from the money you are making on the investment.

As the Guardian Fund LLC bankruptcy continues, we have been getting several calls regarding properties that owners are just now figuring out are titled in their trusts.

I would invest in a fund or find partners in place that are growing. 

For those with limited funds, starting your journey through wholesaling, can be a smart move.

The client should not have to worry about whether the Qualified Intermediary is also "trying" to get paid on the back end at the expense of the clients' 1031 Exchange funds.  

I'd recommend you sell the place and put your money in a good mutual fund.

@Maria JeanetteHere are some of the downsides of putting real estate into a self directed IRA or 401k.No tax deductions: You can’t claim deductions for property taxes, mortgage interest, depreciation, repairs, improvements and other property-related expenses.Property expenses: All expenses, repairs, and maintenance costs must be paid with IRA or 401k funds.

Co-founder of Visio Ltd, operating a real estate investment fund across 48 states dealing in distressed single family homes sourced from financial institutions and sold to fix & flip and buy & hold investors. $100 million equity & debt managed.

By private money, Im assuming you mean local people lending out their IRA funds and personal funds.