If you go with a self-directed Solo 401k plan, you can supercharge its Roth component by investing in illiquid assets such as trust deeds and converting them to Roth at a deep discount.

for that to be worth it you need to buy it at a significant discount. 

Investing in these areas comes with multiple tax benefits such as Tax-free growth, Tax payment deferral and Tax discount for long-term commitment.Strategic Repairs and MaintenanceStrategic planning of repairs and maintenance may not have as significant of an impact as a cost segregation study, it can still be meaningful and even more immediate.

@Jay RitchieI came across this website which I think could help you: https://www.leadsafechicago.or...If you qualify for the city's programs, you may be able to get it done for free or at a discount.

We have a chart that breaks down what the expected discount based on interest rate if you are interested in selling. 

I will just run the first three on my list 193 heights dr northfield , dom 176, listed at 49,900, bought for 45,000 1467 sunnyacres copley, dom 83, listed at 63,900, bought for 53,500 3331 myersville rd uniontown, dom 127, listed at 47,900, bought for 46,000 I dont see any "secrets" here, nothing unusual or exceptionial in these "discounts" for our area.

He gives a discount on his hourly rate for rental property owners in hopes of making a long term relationship.

They offered a discounted price and seller financing right off the bat.

I believe with her discounted rate I will be charged $26/month for my Quickbooks account.

makes about as much sense as me standing in McDonalds drive thru blocking traffic demanding everyone stop buying burgers so I can force McDonalds to discount burgers 20% due to lack of buyers....All these people howling there needs to be more rental units so rents are cheaper.