Has anyone heard of a bank that is friendly to Self Directed IRAs and offers interest.I had Titan (have checkbook control as well) and switched as like you said, they don’t pay interest.

A close friend of mine worked with a client who snagged a few acres just outside of town near the North Platte River.. it didn’t show up on the usual listings, but popped up through a local contact who’d been hinting at a seller looking to keep things quiet.You mentioned it’ll be a three-year timeline.. that’s actually not a bad window.

BiggerPockets has options to search through investor-friendly resources that you are looking for here too. https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-companiesGood luck on your STR journey and let us know any updates or questions that come up!

It sounds like you are saying you want to buy the house and room hack by renting a room to your friend?

Would like to have a "friend of a friend" renter so I have an idea of whom I'm getting.

NEVER use a friend.

Have none become real friends?

I have a friend in Louisiana that's crushing it and may be a good resource for you.

Outside of real estate, I enjoy spending time with family and friends and convincing myself I am getting better at golf each year! 

I have a close friend who does them for me but she can only do one at a time.