Then, and only then, should you consider establishing a plan and finding a service provider that can serve your needs.A self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) is not a means for YOU to invest in real estate and have access to tax-sheltered capital for the purpose.Rather, these vehicles are a means for you to deploy your tax-sheltered retirement savings into investments that are more diversified in nature and perhaps align with expertise you may have in a specific asset class. 

If everything is aligned, then pull the trigger.

Take what others have suggested and align it best to what your goals are with real estate investing.

Yeah it makes sense I just align the receipt with the lease, I also just supply my accountant with my lease as a way to prove my income, this is a habit I plan on breaking as I aquire more properties though, it could become cumbersome. but I have never rented to anyone on ODSP or any type of disability as I want my tenants to maintain the lot as part of their lease, someone on ODSP or disability would therefore be in direct contradiction of why they are originally entitled to those payments.

Ask them questions to be sure their expertise aligns with your investing strategy.I will try to write some more later, I am running short on time.

He's a real estate investor himself and seems to have his CPA aligned with small investor needs.

Alternatively, you can actively run through a deal and allow yourself the extra time with a qualified securities attorney to learn, gain feedback and review the syndication agreement, operating agreement and PPM.Third, you can join a mentorship that will share such documents from previous deals or have an amazing partner/friend/mentor who will show you one.Interesting how those three recommendations seem to align with the recommended steps from @Ashton Levarek how one gets into multifamily ;) It's almost like we are brothers.

Generally speaking, these decisions increased my confidence because part of the reason I'm with those particular sponsors is because their risk tolerance aligns with mine, and I believe these were smart, conservative decisions given the uncertainty. 

Get another contractor where your interests align.

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