Many people choose NOT to have this, because the administrator will then vet every investment you make to ensure you do not invalidate your IRA.Invalidating your IRA means that you've done a prohibited transaction and the entire account is then deemed as distributed to you.If you don't want checkbook control, then I recommend a plan administrator such as Equity Trust - www.trustetc.comIf you are sure that you're aware of all the rules around prohibited transactions and disqualified people (who you can and can't do business with), then a plan administrator like Sense Financial would be a good place to start talking.  

Investors who take the time to define their ideal guest make smarter design and amenity investments—which can directly impact ROI by up to 53%.👉🏾 Which guest type best fits your STR?

Hello @Tove Fox,You are not investing in a state, you will invest in an individual city.

Hi, yes Ohio is a great choice to invest in real estate my client from all over the world are investing in the Ohio market.

I've used the search feature on this forum but didn't have much luck.Are there any US investors, hard money lenders, or groups that invest in flips outside of the United States, specifically in Europe (Netherlands, Spain, etc.)?

Or should I invest regardless of student loans if my hope is to use FHA loan for smaller downpayment and then eventually rent the house out in a few years once I move?

I tried attending one in my local market a couple of times but felt like I was in some hotel ballroom being pitched on how the 12 year-old kid up in front would teach us all how to run to the back of the room to swipe $10K on our AMEX for the secrets of real estate investing.

You’re in the right place, and it’s great to see your enthusiasm about getting started in real estate investing.

Wow, just getting started with INVESTMENT real estate.  

For an investment property (purchased as an owner occupant), that is insane.