Some have sober homes for men or a place for youths who have aged out of foster care.

If you set up a "checkbook LLC" for your SDIRA, then I believe (check first with your custodian and/or attorney) that you would be able to invest directly as the manager of your LLC (using the LLC's account), without going through your custodian.On the other hand, that ability to quickly invest can be a double edged sword, since I think the delay can be a good thing (it forces me to think more carefully about the syndication and take the time to make sure it's a good investment for my SDIRA).

You ask me for tips  on properties that aren't going to be on everyone's list.My friend, listen to me carefully. 

If their credit sucks, they won't care, and you won't get that money.Share your rental advertisement and ask BP users to review it and give advice based on your market and your marketing.

I can't think of a reason in this scenario that would align GP's objectives with that of an LP. 

The rest economy of scale takes care of.

If you solve his problem, chances are he won't care that you solve yours at the same time.

Tithing, worshiping, loving your neighbor, helping the poor, etc. are all outward expressions of an internal witness.  

@Pretty Khare As Ruben and John mentioned above, you can utilize a cost segregation study on your STR property to reduce taxable income (or create a taxable loss) to offset against your W2 income, but you need to ensure you are following the IRS guidelines very carefully.

It rents for $1950 and is more of an appreciation play because I like the area.