With that said, I've never paid more in direct funds (e.g. tips), just "gifts".   

Hey @Shawn Smith @Brandon TurnerThe BRRRR method is IRA friendly but only for the benefit of the IRA and only with your indirect involvement (decision making only).

Thanks for the indirect plug @Gerrit Harner, Travis found our networking group already.Travis, glad to see you want to come and learn.

Your personal career choice and the business of being a landlord will be in direct conflict.

Are you in direct contact with the Son or another principal?

In these plans, a legal entity is formed under the umbrella of the retirement plan that puts you in direct control of the funds and allows you to directly manage all aspects of plan transactions.  

If you have worked in the construction industry as an apprentice, journeyman, or simply hired out from Home Depot, you are not in any way a contractor -directly or indirectly- you are simply hired help.

They both go into deeper concepts behind the formula for building wealth which indirectly applies to Real Estate.Also this forum is full of information.  

I know that I am considered a disqualified person as I am a family member with direct lineage.Is it possible for his separate LLC to invest in mine (listing him as a MGR in my LLC - or not), or is it still considered self-dealing or him receiving indirect benefits?

On the ‘no’, it’s not in direct conflict side… some brokers may have experience with owner financing.