I am holding precious metals until it collapses then investing in real estate.

@Precious Thompson I only include the fees that I, as the owner, will be carrying as operating expenses, when I do my analysis of a property.

A listing at the right price for sale is a precious opportunity for all buyers.

@Jason RyersonFollowing are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k SimilaritiesBoth were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m)The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (IRA LLC) must be utilized;The solo 401k allows for checkbook control from the onset;The solo 401k allows for personal loan known as a solo 401k loan;It is prohibited to borrow from your IRA;The Solo 401k may be invested in life insurance;The self-directed IRA may not be invested in life insurance;The solo 401k allow for high contribution amounts (for 2018, the solo 401k contribution limit is $55,000, whereas the self-directed IRA contribution limit is $5,500);

Thank you in advance for your time (your most precious resource) and I look forward to becoming a contributing member of the BP community.

Be careful with those precious lives. 

Most assets in self direction are hard assets-real estate, a note with real estate as collateral, ownership or interest in a private placement, physical precious metals, all of which are hard to dispose of by the Ira company and would raise flags fairly quickly.

The Hispanic vote is too precious to both sides of the aisle to mess up with this one...9.

@Precious Thompson  I would suggest you prepare to leave by April 30, 2017 and contact a tenant advocate to assist you in reviewing your lease terms and communicating with property management.

Time is a most precious commodity and we are prepared to sacrifice some income/wealth building opportunities for the needs of our children.