So the question becomes based on their individual and personal tax situation what is the estimated tax burden they'd save? 

For my own personal goal reasons, I am going to still with searching for a lender who will be open to it.

Any insights or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Hey @Logan Barwick, I personally like option 1, but this depends on what your strategy is to grow your real estate portfolio.

Your IRA can borrow, but you have to be careful to not personally guarantee it.

If there is a due on sale clause in the loan doc then it doesn’t matter what the loan officer told you verbally.I’m not an attorney, but from my understanding of the loan is still in your name personally a good litigator can pierce the veil and your LLC protection wouldn’t amount to much.

I spent many years managing myself and personally collecting rent checks. 

Another popular option is AgFirst but I personally have had a hard time getting responses from them.

I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.

Many banks limit personal loan amounts.