(if this makes no sense to you, research the 80's)Yes, fundamentals apply like compounding returns, proper use of leverage, appreciating assets etc etc, but the specific's of the how-to's, the "plays" one runs, how you play the game, it's a different game than '19'. 

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Technically as the manager of the LLC you can open an accout with any financial institution though they don’t all cooperate when it’s an IRA owned LLC. 

You are still personally guaranteeing the loan.And you did the right thing by putting the assets into an entity, especially if there is equity.

In US tax law, the depreciable lifespan of an asset is defined by its MACRS classification which stands for “Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery System.”Under MACRS, depreciable assets are assigned to different classes, with each class having a specific recovery period.

Personally I do not consider an overseas VA to be an asset manager....

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Since this opportunity came up, I've begun to take real estate more seriously as a path to financial freedom.

It's a primarily a utility asset, and secondarily a store of value against currency. 

With real estate investing, you have the tax benefit and depreciation along with what is hopefully an apreciating  asset.