I am planning to create an LLC with the Solo 401k trust as the member to provide liability protection when I purchase real estate and some separation of assets within the 401k. 

I recently purchased a home in a small town within it's city limits.

That in turn limits me to about 1-3 deals a year while I wait for equity to build.

Manuel Lam If you are a business owner there are some pretty awesome retirement structures you can set up to reduce your tax liability now as well as to grow your wealth tax-deferred (which makes a huge difference over time than paying taxes on your earnings every year).Or of course you could just take distributions out of your business and invest personally without respect to the business.

This limits my options significantly.

Problem is that starting out you don’t really know or have access to these deals due to your limited network.

Ownership and loan liability do not have to match.

each is unique.. and I think if your dealing with owner occ stuff like I think you may.. its required in all states that's dodd frank.this is why its so hard to find a RMLO who will broker private transaction.. their boss wont let them.. too much liability and no real money in it.

Become additionally insured on their general liability insurance policy, and for extreme measure, ask to get a performace bond in the beginning.

It's easiest for me but there are plenty of other competitors with similar products, for what its worth.I used a commercial loan and an LLC to limit liability.