You can do it online, but why not take it someplace internationally. 

I called a custodian company in Las Vegas called Preferred Trust and they said it was possible to invest in an online business like an Amazon store or a website with a SDIRA as well as real estate.   

Hi @Kris Mo, I spent about a year educating myself online and through the BP podcast.

Udemy offers an online course on "How to Analyze Real Estate Investments".

I look at over 2,000 properties a month online, then I view maybe 100 a month and make offers on 1 and get 3-5 under contract.

@Debbie Key I have purchased probably a few dozen properties from online auction sites.

Please refrain from making recommendation which will result someone's IRA disqualified if you don't understand the rules.Laura, there is a lot of misinformation on this topic online so be careful who you listen to.

Greetings,I first want to stay how much of a good online community this site is honestly!

Peter if you go new subdivision pay attention to the size and solvency of the builder.The small builders that do one off homes or small to mid size cluster subdivisions those are the ones that usually can be in big trouble if an economic shift happens.Look at new build permits coming online for the area and the price range you are looking at.The big builders tend to be more experienced and can still finish out  projects with down turn so you do not get left with a pipe farm development where some homes and some empty dirt parcels.Nothing is foolproof but this can help.

Is there anything I can do now aside from online education and saving money to set me up for my return home to Tucson AZ next May?