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We are looking to move from that, to a rental property, or a self storage property.Hey @Steve Wortman, welcome to the BP Forum!

I wanted to spark a conversation about a topic that’s been gaining traction in our industry: the balance between realtor-led showings and self-guided tours for properties.As landlords, we all want to maximize engagement and find the right tenants as quickly as possible.

@Steve EnglehartGet your retirement funds into a self directed IRA.

Then you can self-manage and learn all about tenants, contractors, etc. 

It's a big decision to self-manage.

I am a rookie investor hoping to purchase my first property within the next 90 days.Kwanza Hi Kwanza,The first thing you'll need to decide is whether or not you want checkbook control of your self directed IRA. 

Also be aware of Unrelated Business Income Tax (or UBIT) on leveraged real estate inside of an IRA.Or better yet, since you are self-employed - go with a truly self-directed Solo 401k plan, which would be a much better option and will help you avoid the UBIT on this investment.

I currently self-manage three properties in the Atlanta metro area and have learned a ton through trial and error over the years.

Why did you decide to self-manage this time instead of giving it to your property manager?