You might check with your Self-Directed IRA Trust Company/Custodian, they might have a brokerage connection capability where you can setup a brokerage account tied to your IRA, then you can with that brokerage to invest in various public market investments, in some cases stocks, mutual funds, ETF's, treasuries, and CD's.

Earnest Money DepositAnd if you want to cover all your bases, you can also consider saving for an earnest money deposit (EMD).

I invest in both direct real estate (via residential rentals) and syndication/crowdfunding passive investments.

Just stating that waiting will also likely make the cost of what you want to buy go up if the last 98 years of real estate data provides the future direction.

Also, only one exit/entrance that is directly next to the other unit upstairs.

As you may have found in your search, there are lenders that will lend up to 80% of the appraised value on investment properties and don't require an appraisal.Let me know if you'd like me to point you in the right direction.

I haven't figured out how to reply directly in a forum yet. =)However, this is still early, I've only had access since Friday. 

Call owners directly and send letters/mailers.  

One-person rental units are in the highest demand, and co-living directly appeals to this market.

One-person rental units are in the highest demand, and co-living directly appeals to this market.