@Matt Huber I think you know your answer already Direct real estate ownership should compensate you appropriately why else be in the alternative space.  

Is Guesty or Lodgify a good alternative? 

McKinney, with its stable rental market, is popular for long-term rentals.

I also recommend you discuss this with your tax advisor.There are many other alternative asset classes to invest SDIRA funds into. 

Alternatively, consider a cash-out refinance to access equity without triggering capital gains or explore a 1031 exchange to defer taxes by purchasing another investment property.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Once HGTV picked them up, "Fixer Upper" quickly became the channels #1 show and eventually became the fifth most popular show in all of television, worldwide.

The strategy involves using the HELOC for a flip to generate fast cash, reinvesting profits into long-term rentals, or exploring alternative ventures like short-term rentals or partnerships.

Alternatively, transferring the property to a revocable trust provides income for your parents, avoids probate, and keeps you as a beneficiary, but it doesn’t allow for a 1031 exchange and could trigger gift tax.Focus on aligning the structure with your goals, whether for immediate reinvestment or estate planning, and ensure compliance with Connecticut laws.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

We used a service and a proven letter, I mailed every month for 6 months, actually alternating 500 every two weeks, so I had more time to follow up with the usually 30-ish responses. 

<<I could alternatively leave it as an "open" loft, no powder room -so 1 bedroom/1bathroom + loft.....