I’m looking to do an investment using retirement funds and I’ve read a lot about the solo 401k and the self directed IRA.

If you need a property calculator you are welcome to a copy of mine, just direct message me.

There are many market indicators that you could watch to help give yourself an idea of the direction the market is heading in. 

Or go directly into buying property there.

I keep asking for my payment, and I keep getting steered in another direction by him.

Ask for a rent roll from the owner and Estoppel letters *directly* through the tenants (not through the seller or their agent).  8 units shouldn't be tough for the owner or their property manager to come up with.2. 

Background info: Has about 100k, They are not 55+ , do not want to use a self direct ira since they are not presently working, and wanted the less penalty/tax hit possible.

Basically from my understand , if you are buying a home directly from a homeowner and you are licensed you have to make it clear that you are not representing them in the transaction.

Do I have to prepare extra money in my self directed Roth IRA for maintenance/repair/tax/insurance if I invest SDIRA into  LLC ?

I’ll message you directly.