Outside of real estate, I enjoy snowboarding, rock climbing, surfing, and recently obtained my private pilot certificate.Excited to learn and connect with you all!

@Mike H.I would find private money to buy this, or as the seller to hold a note, with no payments for 3-6 months, for you to lease it up.

When I see an account without an actual photo or with a truncated name, I immediately give it less credibility.

Quote from @Audris Tien: Hi @Deb, just wondering what self-directed IRA firm you are using to do this for private lending?

And now your building a community and reputation with the BEST finance-$ there is, PRIVATE-$.

It's called "Investing in Real Estate Private Equity: An Insider’s Guide to Real Estate Partnerships, Funds, Joint Ventures & Crowdfunding".

Realistically, what would you want to see from a private lender?

Live in new home while it appreciates for 10 years until I get a faculty housing spot, sell private market house, put proceeds (minus downpayment) in bank for retirement (I estimate this will be 1.3 mil before capital gains and real estate fees based on 7% growth in a very desirable Southern California location), and take out new loan for lower cost faculty housing.

I'm curious if you have considered approaching local non profits that might want a private partner.

Sometimes, it's just better marketing (aerial photos, standard photos, survey) and sometimes it's doing perc tests and getting it build-read for a developer.I hope that helps.