If not, you could always maintain 2 separate IRA accounts, one self-directed for private lending, and then another for your traditional investing.

Without going down a rabbit hole here and overwhelming you, there are also creative ways to buy properties without needing to get traditional lending, but these types of deals are harder to come by and usually come with more risks. 

We are priced well, but no offers on the traditional market.

We've sent out a cohost request and most hosts are asking ~22%, which is higher than what ABB suggests - but seems to be in line with what traditional local prop management places charge.My question: Long term obviously it makes sense to learn to do this all myself and be self sufficient.   

If STRs become less profitable, you need to ensure the property can still generate positive cash flow with a traditional lease.

So she would have earned say 5% on her $280k (from a traditional sale after commissions.)  

Hope is a table at the casino. 

.🔹 Creative Financing – Traditional loans don’t always work for distressed properties.

It will be very difficult to cash flow in Austin using traditional LTR methods unless you put down a huge down payment.

Unless you have discovered some hidden jewel, the traditional second home locations have all turned stale.