The buyer agreed to pay P&I plus taxes, insurance and water utility directly to me as nothing was being changed over or transferred (or recorded) until the loan had been satisfied 15 years later.

The remaining initial liens redeemed and I still have some out there waiting to be redeemed...will be shopping again soon. :)

You are now/have remained compliant with what you are legally bound to (correct?)

I had some funds remaining in my self directed ira and wanted to see if this would be an acceptable transaction.Here's the scenario:Tyler's (me) Ira lends 50k to John (made up individual) via secured promissory noteJohn’s ira lends 50k to Tyler (me) via secured promissory noteJohn wouldn't be a family member.Is this an acceptable transaction?

Pretty satisfied with current broker, but interested to see if anyone can provide better rates.

If there's one piece of advice that I have it's to remain active on this site.

Remain positive and contribute on here & add value for others on your business. 

Option agreement is to purchase property at the end of 18 month period at the amount remaining on mortgage (~$85k).

Try to get something in writing from her that says she is voluntarily releasing possession and returning possession to you, with any pre-paid rents remaining with the landlord as consideration for early lease termination.

I just got the word from my primary bank that we can move forward on a refinance on our primary residence and will be dropping to 3.6% on interest and reducing our 21 remaining years to 15 years.