These props were in good areas so I am guessing that is why. keep in mind true A class areas whould see majority of comps being sales to homeowners NOT investors.. homeowners dont care what the cash flow is or the potential rental income is only investors do..

Let's say 10% of them are criminal, with criminal intentions and criminal motives.

The latter part of my post was referring to the protection of the account, not the assets through funding but the cash left on-hand.I think because banks are or were typically used for ck, savings, etc, I never looked to them as offering IRA/SDIRA.When I opened my account (2018) it was with specifics in mind and now I am reevaluating.

If anyone here wouldn't mind me reaching out to you on occasion, please let me know (especially anyone in Las Vegas!!).

Keeping in mind you're not making a decision for your forever home....Let me know if you need market specific insight. 

Would you mind sharing your professional opinion on which of these kitchen designs would sell better?

I included a link below to your state's association with all the requirement info.Keep in mind that getting into Real Estate is not a cheap adventure. 

If transferring the property to an LLC, be mindful of the due-on-sale clause, and note that an LLC itself does not offer tax savings unless electing S-Corp status, which is rare for rentals.To maximize tax benefits, consider cost segregation, bonus depreciation, and short-term rental (STR) strategies, which could allow you to offset W-2 income if structured properly.

If you have any tips, resources, or advice for someone just starting out, I’d greatly appreciate your insights.Some specific things I’m working on right now:Building a strong buyers list.Identifying motivated sellers and honing my outreach.Learning the ins and outs of structuring win-win deals.I’m open to partnering, collaborating, or just grabbing coffee to exchange ideas.

Are there any creative ways you’d recommend for me to identify and approach motivated sellers or uncover foreclosures?