Directed marketing to pre-foreclosures, a website with seo, networking, driving for $$, go to some local meetings.

You want to be working directly with the handyman, not the "GC" who is delegating and not doing any of the work.

The connections you make can open doors, create opportunities, and even help shape the direction of your career.

The solution I give them is to narrow their focus on a specific market, study it, and get to know what a good deal looks like.

Again, thank you for being direct.  

@Erik EstradaThe crazy part was that when I had spoken with the Self Directed IRA custodian, Equity Trust Company, they had given me a list of lenders clients had previously used.

Any advice or direction on how to go about this in Wisconsin would be greatly appreciated.Before you do that, ensure the home will make a good RAL property.

Quote from @Maria Jeanette: I am considering using Equity Trust to set up a self-directed IRA to purchase properties.

I’m currently looking into the best ways to structure guest payment flows to ensure legal compliance (that may restrict non-licensed property managers from collecting rent directly) and seamless operations.

From my research, I feel PropStream offers superior data quality, but I’m also drawn to Flipster for its all-in-one solution.