These areas are relatively easy as a direct flight from SFO and one of the BP videos mentioned how it's a good idea to be able to fly direct if you have a OOS investment.

I am considering purchasing in Lower Dimond and any of the directly adjacent neighborhoods.

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA. 

I’d love to connect more directly in the near future.

So I wouldn't make a selling decision lightly (or a rental decision) and I am really loathe to give up a good property with a rate that may never be had again.

Quote from @Chris Brewer: View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Hey @Chris Brewer, welcome to the BP Forum!

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Put $10-15K in to get a brand new kitchen, refinished hardwood, recessed lighting, and brand new bathroom.

Interest income is interest income, unless you decided to roll some of the current cash into a self directed IRA at which point your interest income would be deferred for a later time and allow your funds to grow tax free.

I think it's great as it includes warranty information for appliances, type of hvac filter, light bulbs and general maintenance etc