Despite the inability to claim depreciation or avoid certain taxes, many investors appreciate the control an SDIRA offers, allowing them to invest directly in real estate and other alternative assets they are passionate about.I do not recommend buying tax-efficient assets like RE in the already tax-efficient IRAs.

Point is change your strategy to meet your objectives.  

There is a free version that allows you to do the planning, analysis and estimating that I would recommend you try before deciding to purchase the full version to see if this meets your needs. 

I live in San Diego and am trying to purchase my first investment property I have about 150K to put down but am struggling to find deals that meet my price point. 

When I establish LLCs I always ask my clients to have a meeting with a CPA from the start, even if they are going to file their taxes on their own. 

Now if it was me, I would have gone over myself to initially survey the problem and at the least meet the plumber over there to assess the damage.  

Meeting a 20% down payment to avoid PMI seems manageable, although would take a big chunk of my liquid net worth, and I prefer this route over using an FHA loan.

However, despite trying many approaches, I have failed to consistently meet our accuracy and consistency requirements.Today, we use a hybrid solution.

I signed up for Bigger Pockets Pro hoping i'll be getting Stessa Pro which sounded like a fantastic deal to get both but I only get Essentials which doesn't meet my needs.

Here is my simple Top 5:1.Review the market – Understand the trends and conditions in the area.2.Analyze the property and the numbers – Ensure the deal makes financial sense.3.Visit the property – There’s no substitute for seeing it firsthand.4.Meet the team – Whether it’s your property manager, builder, or contractor, relationships matter.5.Complete inspections and appraisals – These protect you from costly surprises.If all these boxes are checked and the numbers work for your goals, then it’s likely a solid deal.