Seems like easy savings. 

Here’s why Oklahoma might be a great market for you:Affordability: Properties in OKC and Tulsa are often under $200K and offer strong rent-to-price ratios.Landlord-Friendly: Simple tenant laws make managing rentals easier.Growing Economy: Job growth in energy, tech, and aerospace fuels rental demand.How to Evaluate Deals:Run the Numbers: Ensure positive cash flow, check cap rates (6–10%), and use tools like the BiggerPockets calculators.Find Deals: Network with local wholesalers or agents, and look for value-add opportunities in stable neighborhoods like Edmond (OKC) or Broken Arrow (Tulsa).Let me know if you’d like tips on analyzing properties or finding deals!

Kind of sounds like heaven...   

Like Devin said, double digit rates and you could still have fees similar to a first position mortgage.

It seems like there are so many limitations to buying real estate with self-directed IRAs. 

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs:Yes I do like Brian Burke.

I like the notion of protecting peoples privacy to process.

Since you're relocating to a new market, the best advice (like someone mentioned) is to figure out where YOU will be happy.

Here’s what made a difference for us:🔹 Mortgage Relief – Many lenders offer disaster relief options like payment pauses or loan modifications.

So, we hope that the area can soon recover but it looks like a lot of the owners will be converting.