What are some good entry-level jobs that would give me hands-on experience with real estate, whether in sales, property management, or another related field? 

Quote from @Stephanie Sanchez: Curious to see if anyone invested with 7e investments,  If you have what was your experience with this company?

Happy to share my experience if you want to send me a PM.Ryan

Wondering if anyone has had positive experiences. 

It’s awesome to have someone with your experience in renovations, staging, and investment properties in the mix!

In my experience, I have heard that raising capital is the biggest challenge because in order to do so you need a track record.

Lenders often require 30-40% down.Cash flow considerations – Since all expenses must be paid from your IRA, maintain liquidity to cover unexpected costs like repairs and vacancies.Rental properties vs. commercial deals – Residential rentals and commercial properties can both be great options, but keep in mind management complexity and income stability.Generally speaking, stay compliant – Avoid prohibited transactions, such as personally guaranteeing a loan, living in or personally managing a property, or transacting with disqualified persons (yourself, spouse, ascendants, or descendants).Diversify your portfolio – While syndications and real estate are great, consider mixing in other alternative assets like private lending, tax liens, or even notes for additional risk management.Work with the right custodian – Make sure your SDIRA custodian is well-versed in alternative investments and has experience handling syndications and non-recourse financing.If you’re looking for specific lenders who offer non-recourse loans, I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

Hopefully, you're looking to do this on a Class A property, or at least Class B.We've turned down Class C rent-by-room opportunities in the past because in our experience/opinion, you'll need someone that can visit the property weekly to not only keep an eye on what's going on, but also to "keep the peace" between residents.

I’m in the North Texas area, but if you’re looking to network and share experiences, feel free to reach out!

Do we have anyone that has personal experience with a 1031 strategy that is sponsored by an UPREIT?