A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.

We also have success with investors using a HELOC, 1031 from previous properties, standard LOC from a credit union, and self directed IRA/401ks.  

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Ultimately, we would like to use her IRA to fund the deal (flip).

So if you're thinking to sell I'd counsel that you pay the dep recap and get the cash out tax free.Whether it's sweat equity, equity via forced appreciation, principle paydown, IRA contribution, or a Christmas savings account, your equity is tipping your balance sheet to the asset side every month. 

If I were in the same position, I absolutely contribute the 6%, another $6,000 in a Roth IRA and the rest towards real estate. 

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.Discounts on some products and services are offered to BP members: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t been to it already, you might want to check out the BP blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

We have a self directed IRA LLC in California. 

@Tom Scott, I started with owning rentals directly then later moved to investing in notes through my SD IRA.