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@Christopher Gilbert If you are planning to use debt financing when investing retirement funds in real estate, the Solo 401k may be be a better fit as it is not generally subject to UBIT like an IRA. 

Planning on no money down 15yr loan at 6%This deal passes the standard rules of thumb: 2%, 50%, 70% It fits my strategy of not wanting a bunch of debt long-term  (I could pay this off pretty quick)I have some other(3-4bedroom) houses nearby that stay occupied.  

Just always ensure the property fits your strategy and meets your standard baseline criteria (roof, mechanicals, bones, neighborhood, interior, rental market of area, and desired CAP.) 

Even the decent priced ones are not fit to be lived in.

if you share more about the deal (acquisition cost, average weekly rates fit the area,age of the property, hoa costs, etc,) we may be able to give you a far more useful response.Good luck and happy investing.cheers!

I understand this doesn’t fit the 1% rule.

We don't actively solicit Realtors but if we encounter an open minded Realtor it can be a great fit.  

I'll be in and out of the country so I'll have to fit in where I can.

In addition to keyword alerts for BP I also have criteria alerts on Redfin to see when properties are listed that fit my desired criteria, which is still just for research and info as I don't yet have the capital to jump on them.