Keep in mind you can also tweak some of the coverage amounts they send you, and you can sometimes get discounts for certain things like weather resistant windows, security features, fire alarm, etc. 

Hey fellow investors,I wanted to reach out to the community for some advice on a potential real estate investment strategy I've been considering.To give you a bit of background, I currently reside in Southern California and am eager to dive into the world of real estate investing to secure a financial foundation for my retirement.

In the state/city these said parks are located two banks will finance with about a 20% down/balloon pymt type loan/15-yr amortization.

The loan is a mortgage, i.e. it is secured by real property.4.

Hi Tina,The only type of loan you can utilize is a non-recourse loan in a SDIRA.A non-recourse loan is a secured loan backed by a pledge of collateral, typically the property that it is beingused to purchase, where neither the borrower, nor the borrower's self-directed IRA, will be held liable forpayment in the event of default.If a loan does default, the only asset the bank can go a􀁹er is the asset in question.

Multi-member LLCs are taxed like partnerships unless electing otherwise.If the property is located in CA, chances are likely that the LLC will be treated as "doing business" in CA and be required to register with the CA SOS and file a CA LLC return; this would be true whether the LLC is formed in CA, MN, or any other state. 

Properties located in small markets in the Carolinas.Anyone have any recommendations?

In a "subject to" agreement, the buyer does not typically secure a new loan from their bank to take over the existing mortgage.

Were you able to locate a bank that would loan to a trust, either as borrower or co-borrower?

Winston-Salem is a small city located in the Piedmont region with an estimated population of 253k and a Metro estimate of 695k.