While I invested in my first SFR to start with, after that, I've been able to 'remain' active in the game through other methods - by delivering value.I've been able to create two partnerships while in Korea with people I've met through BiggerPockets.

Referral is usually the best method: ask everyone you know if they know a good handyman.

I def agree about appreciation and debt paydown method, I am def more about the buy and hold in this area.Thanks @John Ma I'll look into Caza!

To build a buyers list, go to the top of the BP Wholesaling forum and read the sticky topics there; one has an extensive set of links to a variety of methods. 

However, you can become financially independent at a young age if you use a methodical approach.

The goal i sit with is to maximize leverage abillity for me, and having already maxed out with conventional financing in norway, i now seek employment abroad.

In the case of rehabs, they are buying the property through conventional methods or other lending types and using the HELOC for down payment or rehabs.If the HELOC is not drawn upon, do the conventional lenders still look at the fact that the money is "available" to be drawn on?

Does you method provide the applicant protection? 

Hello,I've been looking for creative methods to utilize the funds in my Self directed IRA to purchase Real Estate.

It just needs to be "made safe" using the right method for that component.