Thats gotta to feel great and stay the course. 

Lenders often require 30-40% down.Cash flow considerations – Since all expenses must be paid from your IRA, maintain liquidity to cover unexpected costs like repairs and vacancies.Rental properties vs. commercial deals – Residential rentals and commercial properties can both be great options, but keep in mind management complexity and income stability.Generally speaking, stay compliant – Avoid prohibited transactions, such as personally guaranteeing a loan, living in or personally managing a property, or transacting with disqualified persons (yourself, spouse, ascendants, or descendants).Diversify your portfolio – While syndications and real estate are great, consider mixing in other alternative assets like private lending, tax liens, or even notes for additional risk management.Work with the right custodian – Make sure your SDIRA custodian is well-versed in alternative investments and has experience handling syndications and non-recourse financing.If you’re looking for specific lenders who offer non-recourse loans, I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

I know that I should try to stay at 60% - 70% LTV.

How SB-423 Accelerates Coastal Development: // Faster Permitting ·For projects with 150 units or fewer: - Eligibility Review deadline: 60 days from submittal - Approval deadline, including Design Review: 90 days from submittal · For projects with more than 150 units: - Eligibility Review deadline: 90 days from submittal - Approval deadline, including Design Review: 180 days from submittal · No public hearings or environmental impact reports for qualifying projects // Smarter Development Rules · Excludes high-risk areas, like those prone to sea-level rise · Ensures projects meet affordability and public investment requirements // More Housing, Less Uncertainty · Projects stay approved if at least 50% of units are affordable and include public investment beyond tax credits · Opens up new opportunities in previously restricted areas · Clearer guidelines help developers plan with confidence

Notes: - Two free weeks of stay per year for the owner/landlord (Gordon) landlord responsible for the repair or replacement of major items that a typical LTR landlord will be responsible for, such as major kitchen appliances, A/C, hot water heater, and of course anything structural.- Hefty penalty on either one of the parties for early termination of lease Owner plans to invest some of his own money to upgrade/refurbish things?

I think the right investor would do 2 units long term one unit short term. this strategy allows you the greatest flexibility. we are also developing an extended stay hotel that's 58 rooms. the size of the average room in that is 216 square feet and rents for a target $80 per night. our development cost per room is 100k per room with hard construction. the smaller you go the more money you make. if I was to suggest anything it would be to focus on the smaller part of the market and on multiple unit dwellings and finding and identifying markets that meet similar numbers. that will probably be midwest markets.

I made the mistake of letting someone get in one of my first units that was a bit off the 3 times, they were great tenants very kind and enjoyed their stay and experience with me, but could not afford it when I increased the rent on them, which is something you will have to do because of rising insurance/tax costs.5.)

Your approach to finishing the basements in order to extend the number of years a tenant stays in that unit makes perfect sense!

Stay on top of material price trends, and have contingency plans for unexpected costs.

There was a jump even last year, but I decided to stay with that insurance provider.