When you transfer retirement funds into a self directed account you can certainly buy real estate with it. 

My late wife and I held joint interests in a piece of real estate in our separate individual self directed 401k accounts.

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Just like any other investment, if you take into account all your costs and buy at the right price, you can still make a decent profit.

I too am confused by the “It won’t look consistent to the tenant or to the accountant.”

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This could free up more cash flow to reinvest in your deals.But here’s where it gets interesting: making the transition to an S-Corp can require a more organized financial structure, which includes separating your accounts, keeping clean records, and being prepared to pay yourself a reasonable salary as the business owner.

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You may be able to get a levy against their bank account or file a wage garnishment without the need for going to collections.