Greeting Everyone,  I just wanted to make a formal introduction; I've explored the ins and outs of the real estate realm and there is so much more to learn as things continuing to change. 

Originally posted by @Chris Clark:I'm interested in hearing about pros and cons from people that have acquired investment properties through an IRA, solo 401K, etc...I'd appreciate any referrals to Real Estate IRA custodians that you work with.Thanks- ChrisHowdy Chris,  I use QuestTrust as the custodian for my Self-Directed ROTH IRA, and use it exactly the way @Andrea Weule describes: Private money lending, and starting to explore syndications.

As it relates to filling up the park with homes, here are all the ways we have explored, from least amount of effort to the most:Advertise free lot rent for a year if they bring their own home into the park Work with the dealers who have showrooms and offer them an incentive to sell you their used trade-insWork with MH sales people who specialize in the sale of MH only (many times they will be dealers as well, but focused only on used homes)Network with MH movers who often times know of used homes that could be availableNetwork with wholesalers who flip MH (be aware of homes in parks with this, as most often the park will have first right of refusal and you cannot remove it from the park.

Exploring a potential 2 unit plus garden. 8 beds total in Tri Taylor area 1 block west of western.

I've just started exploring multi-family opportunities in Houston (not my home base), and I've seen a number of properties that are four-plex buildings as part of a larger development. 

I have 4 other friends that want to share a house for junior and senior year, which I am hoping will pay for any payments needed for a house and let me live for free.I explored FHA loans and Fannie Mae, but I am struggling to determine if I have the ability to acquire such a loan.

Worth exploring this option, IMO.

Of course, it may be worth exploring the idea with your attorney, to see if there is a similar strategy to provide you additional protection.

Plz, let me know I would like to meet and explore possible business partnerships.

@Justin Windham Thank you for highlighting these useful features, I definitely have not explored them all yet.