I am considering two options for purchasing a A+++ SFR cash, Option 1 to place in a self directed IRA and let the IRA own the property and Option 2 is to buy in cash upfront and pay the taxes owed.I am 62 years old and have another five to seven years prior to retirement and so I am trying to set up my portfolio for income generation by that time.

Most sellers are not looking for a chunk of cash they are looking to solve a problem.If I was starting today I would be going directly to these owners who have listed their properties and have conversations.

Loan rates on the ReFi have prohibited us from building a bunch more 3-4 unit properties recently, just kills the CF of the deal, but going all-cash on the purchase & construction still pencils. 

A passive investor provides cash to the lead investor as their contribution to the investment.

Specifically, I am looking to track the projected rehab cost of each unit, cash flow from rented units, first lien costs, general partners and limited partner returns.

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I have quite a bit of cash in my high yields savings and about 300k in my 401k/IRA portfolio (how much is actually mine vs IRS after management fees I have no idea.)  

@Ryan Biankowski That amount of money in cash could serve as the down payment on a potential flip.

In most cases, real estate investing requires a substantial upfront investment.

Syndications are different in that they take cash out of the deal before fulfillment.