When we were looking at our offering which our investors are preferred equity and shareholders, we looked at debt obligations and if we would need to register for an exemption etc. 

Quote from @Conrado Balicusto: Quote from @Chris Seveney: @Ryan DaultonWe use it for private lending - because the tax benefits are lost with real estate When lending usually it’s taxed at ordinary income rates if using your own cash so using a sdira I prefer for lending and my w2 income savings for real estate to maximize tax efficiency  Thank you for the insight on private lending and tax efficiency.

However, I would prefer if the property could support itself and not be a drain on my personal income.  

I am also a licensed EMT, and would love to provide housing for travel nurses, contractors, etc. in that realm since I can relate to them in previous jobs that I've had.I'm looking to invest in these states preferably: Georgia (1st choice - preferably near or south of ATL or in/near Savannah), Alabama, South or North Carolina, and Florida.

I understand the pros and cons of both so no real immediate preference.

Preferably out of state near Charlotte NC where our daughter lives.  

Everyone else I prefer they keep renting 😝

it will be a corporate/wellness retreat/short term rental destinationI need land that is close to the Action, but not too close, and preferably comes with two single family doors already built, so I can take advantage of Fannie Mae owner occupied loan and develop the rest of the land on my own and with private funding.Is Columbus a good market for this strategy?

Is there a certain direct mail service they prefer?  

First, banks do not prefer W2 income over 1099 income at all.