I have lived in Santa Fe for 5 years and am plugged into the commercial RE market as a full-time investor. 

In order to have checkbook control, the IRA account will need to be at a trust company that will allow the IRA to invest in an LLC (where you will be the manager and your IRA will be member - an as manager you will have checkbook access to the LLC bank account).

I just listed my last property for sale, a fourplex in Pocatello, because now I focus more on commercial RE and syndications to be a true passive investor and not deal with tenants and repairs.

What kind of commercial building is it? 

A friend of mine recently got a $2M umbrella policy for around $300 annually by bundling it with home and auto insurance; it’s worth exploring.Out of curiosity, are you primarily investing in residential properties or venturing into commercial spaces?

Some transport companies have house kats that can get off the road and onto the site for an additional charge or you can hire a third party if the access from the road is limited.  

I'd also love to connect with you all.And if you are already investing in commercial multifamily, what is your own investment criteria?

I was told that some commercial insurance companies are able to provide umbrella policies without auto policy and primary residence.

The income based approach to valuation is only used for commercial properties, that’s 5 units and up for multifamily.  

Below each snapshot of the sub-market reports I wrote, you will find all sources cited below each sub-market report.Here is an overview of Alexandria Virginia:- Old Town Alexandria is a major tourist attraction, with constant demand from businesses especially given its easy access to D.C. via the G.W.