Use careful selection of rental property purchases to generate cash flow with which to pay your student debt.

First things first - u're a landlord now, so you must choose your words more carefully.  

I've been working really hard to regain my health and strength.  

More employed people with lower expenses means they have more wiggle room to rent a nicer place.Sara also mentioned looking at whether or not new businesses or franchises have opened nearby, which is a great tip if you are looking for up-and-coming neighborhoods.

The IRA can purchase materials and labor separately.What you would want to be careful of, however, is that you personally do not become a delivery boy for the project.  

Just be careful about charging a monthly fee.  

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@Ray P.Be careful with phrases like "promissory note to myself" relative to using a SD IRA...typically you cannot directly benefit personally when using a SDIRA, all transactions have to be done in the IRAs name.With 15 K, I would probably:- Leave it, invest it as best you could with stocks.

A friend suggested I join this forum for tips and details on escrow, renovations, renting out, and property taxes.

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