Rates are high, usually in the high 8s or low 9s, and you may pay 2-4 points on the loan. 

Self managing should be easy, if not then that Realtor can probably help you with the rental side of it. 

It's a big decision to self-manage.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

I attended a REI conference back in October 2024 prior to knowing anything about Bigger Pockets or investing in general, and it gave me the motivation to seek out information and shoot for my first couple of deals in 2025.

We stick to high quality neighborhoods and homes and are doing really well with it.

I do have a fairly high percentage of my net worth (35%) in the PPR fund. 

I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

@Gregory SchwartzThe answer starts with an honest self examination and assessment. 

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA.