Rowhouses are the asset of choice in the DC market.

I am looking to expand much quicker and consider my strategy of choice to be buy and hold.

The brokerage makes their money on commissions and load fees, so they charge effectively nothing for the plan (which is limited to suit their business model).With a truly self-directed Solo 401(k), you are engaging a firm to provide you with a 401(k) trust that is not limited with respect to investment choices.  

The Memphis invest folks did a great survey a couple of years back that showed lifestyle choice was the primary reason for renting.

@Latisha Haynes- As @Theo Hicks rightly explained the calculator is the tool of choice for the initial litmus test to ascertain if it's a deal or not.Below, is the link for the calculators.https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investme...

I finished the class last week and passed the FL RE Exam on Saturday so I'd definitely recommend this as a viable choice to grab a license on the go!

If the seller was very motivated, I think LC's could be a win win for all parties, unless the seller is only looking to cash out..For me, LC's seem much less risky than using a bank loan, as I can still have the opportunity to own the home and cash flow, without the potential for a deficiency judgment should something go wrong and I had to "strategically default" (not that I would ever plan to).   

If your looking for wealth its an easy choice.

I think there is an informal advisory note that says each series can check the box for itself, which seems to be the most logical choice. 

Success is a process, failure is a choice