For short-term gains, options like private lending, where your IRA acts as the lender, can provide consistent returns through interest payments.

If you don't get access to the property before closing it can be tricky but if there are recent photos online or you can walk through before and take your own then it is much easier.

When my business partner and I were still flipping we bought a couple through Auction.com and we always used a private money lender to fund those and our other flips. 

It's not difficult (shouldn't take long) to get flood insurance quotes (NFIP & private) if you work with a good agent.

@Geoff Engel If you don't want to be a landlord but still want to be involved with investing you could be a private money lender for flips or in partnerships and bring the money to the deal.

If you’re interested in exchanging further insights on best practices or have specific questions about structuring a VA program, feel free to send me a private message.Good luck with ramping up your direct-to-seller leads!

Clear as day premises liability exposure right in your marketing photo.

Property Inspections: How often are inspections conducted, and what reports/photos are provided?

Some lenders offer creative solutions, like a cross-collateralized loan, where they use your existing equity as security without refinancing the duplex.Another idea is partnering with private lenders or exploring a second-position mortgage, depending on your lender's terms.

I haven’t gotten a tour yet, but based on driving by and photos of the inside, it looks ready to rent right away.