However, Great Lakes REIA is worthwhile because you will meet some good people, especially if you are looking for a windows guy (Chris W), or an insurance agent for investment property (Randy R), a local evictions attorney (Gary F), etc.

@Gary Lusso  I wish I could answer all your questions but I have no idea.

---The Intelligent Investor by Benjamin GrahamThe Book on Rental Property Investing by Brandon Turner(Audible)The Millionaire Real Estate Investor By Gary Keller(Audible)Real Estate Investing by Eric Tyson and Robert S.

Hi Gary,  I want to get back into being a landlord.  

And check out Grant Cardone his real estate stuff is amazing, and listen to the audio book of rich dad poor dad, and audio of gary keller book.

Read the forums, read books (maybe a suggestion is The Millionaire Real Estate Investor by Gary Keller) and set a strong foundation for yourself.

@Gary Baker, An owner carry note is not a 1031 exchange. 

I only thought of this one because I have read the other books in the Millionaire Real Estate series by Gary Keller.

However, a few tax advisers (some famous, like Gary Sutton) consider purchasing real estate properties (a tax advantaged asset) within a SDIRA (a tax advantaged account) a bad proposition, on the idea the two of them nullify each other and lose the tax advantages (like depreciation).Therefore, I'm looking for people with experience with SDIRA's and using them for real estate investing - is it a good strategy or not?

I wish you the best as you embark on your REI venture....Gary