However, that would have broken the 'arms length' relationship that must be maintained for the SD-IRA LLC (checkbook style). 

I absolutely love the style of these homes and plan on fixing the home to its original state. 

and when relocating cross country, its either that (rent residence at least temporarily) or extended stay hotels and the like til close on residence. i opted for extended stay cuz there was more freedom/flex than most leases afford esp since just temp/short term.and i do know of some mature 'investors' who still live in their parents house interdependence style, like in the basement and stuff, and seem to have no interest in independence. can totally fathom the need to take in elderly parents when the time comes, lest they be placed in nursing homes. but living in parents basement or garage while being a supposedly established re investor is quite ironic too for it is what it is.

My current mindset would be to focus on purchasing a property once I reach the goal of maxing my 401k contribution, which hopefully I'll achieve within 2 years.The main thing I see right now is that in looking at real estate as an investment I am conflicted about proceeding on couple of things.First, In Florida, I notice a big savings in home owners insurance with homes built to the FBC2004 building code and most of the properties would be in more expensive.

They are doing a "shark tank" style meeting.

I've read a lot and did a years worth of research before I bought number 1 so I might've pulled that figure out of all that at some point in time but I set that for myself.I thought I could achieve that on SFR hopefully in almost all cases it would be higher for multi.

Keep learning and taking action and you will achieve your goal.

I am brand new to REI, but eager and determined to getting started and being able to achieve financial freedom.  

Welcome aboard@Jasmine Roberts I hope BiggerPockets helps you achieve your goals!!

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