While all of them were unique, most of them had one thing in common: they were underwritten for 10% economic vacancy (or less!)

If you self direct your IRA you can invest in real estate, notes, and other unique investment vehicles.

The success has been mainly in the uniqueness of the product, branding, and tourism industrty.

Nobody will rent a $5000 house.I'm reading a lot of sources claiming that the real estate is unique specifically in tax implications and can't figure out a complete play.

To me it's not always about minimizing risk... sometimes you have a unique situation and have to go with your gut and seize the moment.

Due to the uniqueness of the property, I was told by local lenders that I could not purchase using a residential loan.

@Caleb BryantI'm not going to be too unique when I say that real estate is a people business.

There are so many forums and topics, and I know you have a unique perspective and have specific knowledge that many other members don't know about.

Brokers and bankers who work with various "investors" who buy the loans on the back end are going to be more beneficial, as they will have more access to special/unique programs and more experience and willingness to work with you. - On most of the foreign investors seeking mortgage loans, you're going to be looking at non-QM programs.

So this is a bit of a unique property in that it is the only piece available to purchase of anywhere near its size.