I currently live in the Augusta, GA area so not too far from Charleston.

I would like to stay to the Eastern side of GA, Augusta perhaps?

@Precious Monet- great question!

I recently moved to the Augusta, Ga area from Northern Virginia and I'm originally from Boston, MA.

Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m)The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company  (IRA LLC) must be utilized.

Thank you in advance for your precious help, Best,Laura Eichenbach

Most of my investing has been in North Main and the Augusta Road areas...urban lifestyle but good schools, affordable living, and convenience to everything...it's a gem.Regarding #2, yes our redneck homes are pretty affordable for many northerners...my neighborhood is mostly transplants and foreigners.

Having your precious savings close-by will assist him in pulling off such a transaction.

This way parents that come with their kids to check out the college and area can walk the apartment themselves and see where their precious snowflake will be partying on the weekends (errr...studying...that is what I mean).

I wholeheartedly agree with you.Using the same metrics how would ones typical stock portfolio, savings account, or precious metal vault (or any other investment vehicle) compare in 20 years time?