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

I first got started in real estate investing working for a real estate private equity firm in NYC.

If you are tight on cash, then you want to use the lender that has the least up front charges to minimize your contribution.When I need to close fact I use private money.

If the use of the funds are for business purposes, like investing in real-estate, you will have an easier chance of qualifying for a loan documentation and income wise.

I'm in a number of social groups for private lenders and have run into a lot of scams.

THAT's the beautiful side of this business far to few ever see. 

And they'll want you to pay off the loan pretty soon (and usually will you as the rate will probably be higher than banks) so there's that too.For this reason, we definitely prefer private lenders as they will (if you've built trust with them) often lend on the rehab too.

It’s online only but purpose built for business owners and they have automation for those applying the Profit First cash management system.

I imagine others don't like that it's in an older condo building without private laundry.

If you're busy running a ranch and raising a family, you don't want calls at 11 pm to unclog a toilet.