Another key benefit is diversification; an SDIRA allows you to include real estate in your portfolio, reducing risk by spreading your investments across different asset types, which isn’t possible with a standard IRA.Moreover, assets in an SDIRA often enjoy protection from creditors, adding a layer of security to your investments.

Make a long list of all the lessons you have learned.

The industry is long overdue for an overhaul.   

I feel like a Daisy-Chain would muck up my Timeline or even the whole Deal.As long as everything is in writing and I get my Fee, does it matter?

There are many of us that are long time repeat clients on both ends of lending and borrowing that have worked with them for years and we are all very satisfied.

@Ryan Brown  I've been a LL for a long time. 

As a long-term hold investor, I see this property as -$600/mo to -$800/mo depending on whether you use a PM or not.

It could save you thousands of dollars of expense and time in the long run avoiding testing every two years.

Thanks, it all sounds good as long as I can avoid paying hefty taxes and generate cash flow.

Let's look at each:MATERIALSMaterials are actually the easier of the two to understand & monitor - as long as there's a decent amount of transparency about the materials needed. - Once an owner knows what materials are being used, they can then check pricing at Home Depot, Lowe's, etc. - Some materials for bigger jobs, like concrete, are harder to check pricing on.