A tidy profit, plus confidence to tackle the next project solo.On the topic of self-directed IRAs: While they’re fantastic for gaining experience and diversifying into real estate over time, they can feel restrictive if your main goal is scaling quickly.Here’s what I’d focus on:Using Equity Wisely: A HELOC or cash-out refinance could unlock funds to pursue a flip or duplex without touching your 401(k).Partnering Smartly: Your realtor friend sounds like a great resource.

It sounds like you're in a pretty good position with some nice options.

Most of this help comes from Both of my mentors so yes I am grateful3- tennacy is going great and sound!

Hey Keenan, This sounds like an interesting opportunity, especially with a quick rehab timeline and solid profit margin.

Sounds great Samuel, I am around and would love to connect. 

Hopefully this makes sense, but sounds like you are got caught in an assessment when you purchased.

And if you don't have experience investing in trust deeds, my example may sound confusing.

It sounds like you’re in a great position to get started—$100k saved up and a clear goal are huge advantages.

Most invest in these smaller assets focusing on wrong criteria leading them to markets without meaningful appreciation and even when they do stumble across a market with strong fundamentals they do not understand  real estate finance and/or fail to exit these assets when they the appreciation event occurs wrongly focusing on rental cash flow.The ability to combine a high earning W2 with a sound investment thesis is a winning recipe but not realistic for most.

Hey Matt, Long-distance investing can open up great opportunities—sounds like you’ve been making it work well!