@Kase KnochenhauerThere are posts almost every day in the forums regarding Solo 401k plans.Please see the following regarding Solo 401k vs Self-directed IRA, Considerations re Investing in Real Estate & Consideratiosn re Choosing a Solo 401k provider:Solo 401k vs Self-directed IRA:A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation:Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

There are ways like "subject to" but I've never been a big fan, because you still don't own the property and/or the existing mortgage can be called due.- Tom

Quick background on the subject property; To cut to the chase I am interested in a property that is up for auction tomorrow morning that I just found out about through a good friend.

In the last few years I’ve done a fair bit of research and reading on Real Estate and have been studying the subject extensively, almost to the point of obsession.

I just heard from the bank that the appraiser is not able to complete any report be it for an "as is" or "subject to" on this building as a SFH, 3 unit with storage in the front house, or 4 unit.

What you're discussing is subject-to moreso than seller financing.

Comps need to be as close to the subject area as possible and as similar as possible (sq.ft., # BD, #BA, etc.).

Did your agent provide comps from within a 3-month period of the same beds and baths and within a half-mile to a mile of the subject property?

Only cosmetic work and improved distribution, good proffits. 

@ROB AMSDENI used to do a number of subject to s when interest rates where much higher, and sellers much more desperate.