What I understand is that you can open a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), transfer funds from a Traditional IRA into it (called a direct rollover).

Wait 2 years to avoid short term capital gains tax, then sell and roll over into the next. 

That is probably my biggest concern regarding syndications is the inability to "roll over" gains to defer taxes.  

@Richard HaugYou can rollover retirement account only into another like kind retirement account.

Obviously the roth rollover is taxable but when they have low income might be a good time to do it.

That is a great opportunity if you want to roll over some of your locked funds in an employer plan to a self directed 401k or IRA to invest in alternative assets like real estate.

As you note, not all investors even have the capacity to separately contribute to an IRA due to income limitations and/or coverage under an existing employer plan.More commonly, investors setup a self-directed IRA and then rollover funds from some other IRA or qualified employer plan they have accumulated savings in. 

The unit is currently being run as a hair salon with chairs, mirrors, etc and would directly roll over to new tenant. 

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My intent is to roll over any profits into long term investment for my grand children.Appreciate all the information you have to offer.