When you wish to access the funds (generally after age 59 1/2), you will pay taxes on the amount you distribute to yourself.While in an IRA or 401k, there can be no direct or indirect benefit between the plan and a disqualified party.A self directed IRA is not about creating now income, it is about diversifying your savings for your future retirement.  

There can be no direct or indirect benefit between a plan and a disqualified party, and route one is just using the business partner to benefit yourself.  

I'm also experience in direct mail marketing so please feel free to share any good info you gather with me, especially if you hear of something creative or unconventional. 

Flipping through a self directed account comes with many challenges like the need to only manage the project indirectly which can be defined in a number of ways from my understanding.

Are you in direct touch with the owner or is it thru a realitor?

Bryan, the key in direct marketing deals per pieces mailed is "motivation".  

A partner is not personally liable, directly or indirectly, by way of contribution or otherwise, for such an obligation solely by reason of being or so acting as a partner.

They are high but not that different from the kinds of fees and sponsor split you will see in direct syndications.That said, individual NNN properties are very passive.

@Brian EastmanI thought you couldn't use a self-directed IRA for personal gain or indirect benefits (including using it to invest in your own or a relative's business).  

The indirect impact through non-tech jobs added in the economy to support those workers raises both numbers.