Just select properties for sale by owner.

I'm going to list off some of the lowest hanging fruit from that perspective below:Attic/ceiling space often can be helped immensely by blowing in additional cellulose insulationWindows and all wall terminations should be examined and caulked/filled with expanding foam insulationWalls can often be supplemented with additional insulationRim joists, basement walls Look into selectively upgrading your main appliances (water heater, air conditioning, furnace) with high efficiency unitsOld fridges use a lot of electricity - you might take a look at what you have there and consider upgradingSome utilities have programs to offer rebates/incentives for upgrading much of the above so I'd look into that if I were you!

@Joe HermansonTo add to the discussion, here are some considerations if you take the step to select a self-directed IRA provider:I suggest that you interview a few providers and as you do so here are some issues to consider:1.

Select finishes that are at the same level or slightly better than the houses that are selling around you.

Depends upon the lender you select. 

These guys are very specific to select states, though, but they currently cover our target market.There are more national ones, like https://www.reonomy.com/ and https://www.axiometrics.com/axioapartment/ that you can look into.

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Be selective about who you choose since they will be responsible for receiving and forwarding important correspondence as it relates to the LLC in a timely manner.

This article will shed some light on it: https://www.biggerpockets.com/member-blogs/10850/8...After that you need to research various RE investing options available within active or passive investing and determine which one works best for you.Then dig dipper into the option selected and learn it inside and out.Final step is to take action!

The Select Surfaces product sold by Sams Club is VERY thick (14 mm) and under $2 per foot for the material cost if you buy in the store.