I remember taking a leap on a property that others overlooked..it wasn't glamorous, but with some elbow grease and a bit of creativity, it turned into a great investment.

Anyhow, I really appreciate all the opinions and advice everyone has given here for some directions.

Hello I am a current real estate investor/ new real estate agent and I obtained 2 properties with creative financing.

Being in STR, there are all sorts of things that pop up and being resourceful and creative in problem solving is huge.

If you're wanting to put it into real estate, then choose a custodian like Advanta, Provident, Nu-View, Quest, etc that will allow you to truly "self-direct".

Many investors find success by focusing on smaller multifamily properties, or by considering creative financing options like the BRRRR strategy, which allows you to build equity through renovations and refinancing.

You can influence your investment's performance through property improvements, rent adjustments, and savvy management... something you can't quite do with an annuity tied to obscure indexes.An Individual Retirement Account (IRA), particularly a Self-Directed IRA, can be used to invest in real estate and employ leverage to potentially enhance returns.

Are buyers leaning toward creative financing, or are there other trends you’ve noticed shaping the market?

. - We can buy directly from MSI and their prices are very inexpensive, since you are buying it wholesale. 

As a result, you generally cannot use passive losses directly to offset capital gains unless you qualify as a Real Estate Professional and meet material participation criteria.