Unfortunately, I was unable to make it today due to previous engagements, but thank for the invite.

Show you're engaged in the conversation and truly looking to learn from him.

Just hope that the MD selling his interest doesn’t become disgruntled and engage an attorney.

This option allows you to invest along side accredited investors.

I'm not sure what you mean by "outside the self-directed custodian's control"; the brokerage account custodian would have no more or less "control" than the self-directed IRA custodian.Your self-directed IRA custodian may charge fees for a partial transfer, so you would want to check their fee disclosure document.Also, I know that you are not really asking about checkbook IRAs, but you might want to consider separate IRA accounts for your brokerage activities and your self-directed activities.Note this from the IRS website:  "Generally, if an IRA owner or his or her beneficiaries engage in a prohibited transaction in connection with an IRA account at any time during the year, the account stops being an IRA as of the first day of that year.

Second, because you're here in Georgia, if you're planning to engage in any sophisticated self-directed retirement account efforts, you've got to get to know Dyches Boddiford and Pete Fortunato.

I recently read a Forbes article comparing single family rental investing to passive investing alongside a professional in commercial or multifamily real estate.

They are usually way cheaper and quicker for smaller projects under $5 million however they will take a closer look at you so you will need a strong balance sheet or a KP to come along side you.

Seller is an out of state and based on the condition of the place was not to engaged in keeping it up.

I have a client who is going to engage on their first Flip!