We often advise people to house hack when getting started and you are a real success story!

I think you're right, it has always been a beneficial trade for both parties.I have not seen the inside yet, but the owner said he is more than welcome to show me once I have a pre-approval.

@Brian Eastman , @George Blower , and @Dmitriy Fomichenko are all experts in the SDIRA/Solo 401k arena and, I'm sure, will be happy to give you more details.

Both offer unique advantages, but understanding the trade-offs is crucial for making the right decision.

I’m especially interested in learning from those with experience in more expensive housing markets and from people who used really estate as a way to invest for their kids' colleges.

These questions are very wrong questions because people have thaught you wholesaling the wrong way.We do not put an deposit down when we wholesale.

Lots of other people had bad experiences. 

There are people who buy a longer term (12 months or more ) OPTION giving them a RIGHT to purchase a subject property, at a certain price, within a certain amount of time, and attempt to either sell the option for a higher price or close on a simultaneous purchase and sale to an end buyer paying a higher price.  

@Jessica Seppo,Many people take the cost of an LLC and funnel it towards more insurance and an umbrella policy.

Quote from @Deborah Brancheau: If you send me a PM I can get you in touch with some companies and foundation people in that area.