We were initially looking out of state for a potential move and or investment property just because the property taxes without being able to homestead, plus high cost of insurance, and harsh weather on homes made me feel like it might not be worth it.

Be super careful.An administrator will pass your funds to a custodian in the background, provide statements, and hopefully help you stay within the law when you invest your IRA funds.

There’s a ton of good books on investing out there.

Investment Info:Single-family residence wholesale investment.

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment.

James, I have invested.

I've also been thinking of using a HELOC to acquire our next investment property, likely as owner occupied.

It assumes the property is Class A - which not a lot of investors are acquiring these days.Here's some copy & paste info about property classes:_____________________________________________________________________________Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

It’s always great to connect with others who share a passion for real estate investing.

Now, your post also stated Dayton, Ohio - any reason why you want to invest elsewhere?