@Tamar HermesPlease see the following regarding Considerations re Investing in Real Estate & Considerations re Choosing a Solo 401k provider:General Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

I suppose I could do that if rates under my name were considerably less.

There will always be a learning curve to overcome, but a mentor shortens that time considerably. 

Also, you need to take draws against the loan so unless you can negotiate some really great payment terms with your vendors and suppliers, you are going to need to have some more cash of your own.Pre-pandemic, the "serious" ones will charge 2points up front and start you off 10%-12% interest. 

(appraisal amounts, inspection failures, glitches or changes with buyer qualifications, etc)So a property can be "under contract" for a period of time and then when it doesn't close, everyone goes back to the drawing board.

.#2 - it draws a line in the sand between the old and the new. 

Time is a consideration for both you or your contractor/installation team.

Now of course don't waste someone's time offering $100 on a 100 unit apartment complex in a prime location and in excellent condition, but don't worry about starting the discussion at 20-40% below what you hope to eventually buy for.Price isn't the only consideration either. 

I will take it into consideration. 

Just gauge their comfort level with the draw process.