Diving into creative financing options like you’ve done shows initiative, and you're clearly thinking about the big picture.

PROS of a Solo 401(k) using a custodian: 1) Should you pass away while Solo is still active, or when you eventually need to terminate the plan and rollover to an IRA, much easier to open an IRA with that same custodian and initiate a rollover of the assets (retitling required at that time). 2) You have a custodian that likely offers some level of client support and education.

Not only the initial fees, but there are also liquidity requirements, i.e. $300k loan needs to show $15k liquid assets, and draws typically require you to pay contractors and obtain a lien release before you can be reimbursed for the money you paid contractor.While I know there are a lot of people who use low money down loans to get started, it is risky.  

They seem to lack substance listening to their initial information.I liked Mark Podolsky but I was not a fan of his model. 

Also you mention he has an awful reputation yet you acknowledged in your initial post you repeatedly buy properties his brokerage represents...not quite adding up.

during my initial first purchase at the closing room, I knew I had to get over this nervous feeling if I wanted to do 40 more properties to build my real estate empire so it was really easy for me!

I expect to have at least a few decent applicants in that initial 2-3 weeks. 6.

.- Debris littered the recently occupied unit, the basement, and all over the back yard.As mentioned, we had an initial video walk through before the contract to purchase.

You've overcome the initial hurdle.

Although it may require a higher initial down payment to achieve immediate cash flow, the growth potential in Austin is unprecedented.