Nothing in the OP's story indicated it, other than a nominal amount credited towards the purchase price. 

And, while the return is nominally lower than the individual notes, my entire investment is getting paid at all times.

You might pay some nominal annual fee to the plan administrator who set you up in the first place.

From what I can tell, you are only looking at cash flow before taxes and the long term nominal cost of your financing alternatives.What is your tax situation and bracket?

Agree to give him your title work for "the deal" and most will only charge you a nominal fee to "oversee" (re-write your paperwork).So, take the advise that was given earlier.Have "equitable interest" in a said property.Wait a minute, have "marketable equitable interest" in a said property.Well, you say "what's the difference"?

Consider though that your CPA might allow you to use his for a nominal fee, which would save you a significant cost.You have to be careful since normally, you cannot directly combine a Roth and traditional IRA.

(Instead I would pay this to myself)From what I understand, the effort to study for and obtain the license seems nominal.

I just learned today that my blog rhe "Louisville Gals Real Estate Blog" has been nominated as one of the best on the internet.

But the silver lining would be the mortgage pay down and inevitable, if only nominal appreciation.

A nominal $20 per month increase acknowledges a good tenant.