Solo 401k plans are often quicker to setup and cost less money over time compared to most self-directed IRAs.If either the IRA or 401k are to obtain financing for a purchase, a non-recourse loan is required.

Even with the equity built up on my current property it would not be enough to put 20% down on something comparable.

we do much better organic and thought the cost for BP was very high compared to using other avenues - what we also see no matter where you are promoting is a lot of the leads want to pick your brain or want 100% financing...

It might rent for $800, but the rehab costs would be so high compared to it's ARV. 

Utilizing referrals from trusted industry contacts can also provide reliable leads.

The waterfront properties along the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River have higher demand and can command premium prices.In recent years, housing prices in Southern Maryland have been steadily rising, but at a slower rate compared to the DC metro area.

When compared to taking out a new loan, this move saved me about $1,200 per month in my monthly mortgage payment in addition to increasing my principal paydown each month from around $300 on a new loan to over $750 per month on the loan I assumed! 

Work hand-in-hand with your broker and leasing agent to confirm what market rates are doing compared to what is being paid currently.

Think of it this way: if we were to screen tenants on criminal background, credit, eviction history, landlord references, and income (3X that of rent and employee verified), even with 25 tenant applications, it's difficult to find a reliable tenant to match all those criteria.

For that I would maybe look at CoC (Cash-On-Cash) return by comparing it to the amount you invested.