I know it seems like this older lady has an intent to intimidate me, but hopefully she is just behaving this way because her mind is slipping later in life.

It seems like the perfect place, BiggerPockets, for finding people who are like-minded, asking them questions, and learning how to become a future investor.I believe that no matter how unforgiving the market may seem, the right tools, knowledge, and preparation can help minimize risk and create opportunities.

BTW you said you have a 9-5 so keep in mind you cannot double dip on the employee 401k contribution.

I personally don't mind cooking on electric but I will say that cooking on propane is different than what most people know which is natural gas.

@Jim Stanley Keep in mind any expenses of your SDIRA asset must be paid for by the account that owns that asset. 

Keep in mind that only the "building basis" can be segregated and will benefit from accelerated depreciation.

I have been following the Real Estate Investing industry for a while and just recently decided to put my focus into it and implement a plan I had in mind for years.So I went down to Puerto Vallarta I put together a team of local realtors, brokers, contractors, property managers and a lawyer. 

Keep in mind, you can’t use personal funds or your home's equity to directly fund the SDIRA investment, and all property expenses must be paid from the IRA.

Keep in mind that you get to depreciate these appliances on your taxes.

Has it crossed your mind that you could be expecting too much?