You're still out initial materials costs and ongoing repairs costs.

Car parts , motors , fenders , bicycles , all junk , but its all metal .  

Finding cash flow is tricky given that low rates have increased many asset type price levels materially since 2009.

Can the SDIRA purchase building  materials using a debit card  for a qualified remodeler to install?

Also, if you have any suggestions that are must read material to educate myself in real estate investing, I'd really appreciate hearing what those are.

However, I consider their offerings an unbelievable bargain for newbies and I strongly believe that their materials give people a strong organized basis for building their base of knowledge.I also don't think you can generalize about finding communities.

I have sent out some marketing material this week and I am expecting to hear back from sellers inthe near future.

Yes, frugality, minimalism or focusing on things that actually matter in life unlike material things are the signs of someone bound to be successful.

@Richard RooseveltCompletely agree with your reasoning.I am also one to suggest the existential problem with materialism and luxury.

I have all the connections to save money on materials.