HOA notifies original owner and bank of CCR violation for too many vehicles.

Self-directed IRA can be very powerful investment vehicle but it is very important that you understand the rules first. 

If a church was looking to get involved in real estate investing are there any pitfalls or caveats with a nonprofit using REI as a cashflow vehicle?

After binge reading Robert Kiyasaki's, "Rich Dad Poor Dad," I've been relentlessly searching for an investment vehicle I can wrap my head around and utilize to build a secure future for my family.

The best strategy (in my opinion) makes use of both vehicles - cash today, and steady appreciation for tomorrow. 

That is the most common vehicle my clients use for rental properties.

So first off, prove you are serious.After that, tell them as precisely as possible what you are looking for and then ask if they can help you with that.  

Glad to hear other users taking advantage of other vehicles and being creative.

@Miko DimagibaThis is precisely why I started investing in the US about 4 years ago.  

If you want a vehicle for privacy check out living trusts.