By investing the IRA in real estate, you will retain that investment capital and can acquire more or better properties as a result, which will produce higher overall returns than you could personally with the reduced amount post-distribution.There is a lot of good information on BP regarding self directed plans.  

Only install white PEX, we never mess with the blue and red, there is no requirement for it and the white is less expensive anyways.My advice - install PEX with no difference than you would copper in regard to freeze protection, understand throughly the issues with reduced volumes that 1/2 PEX has compared to 1/2 copper.

I wanted to hear from other people as to suggestions on how to improve the Security and reduce the chance of burglary?  

He's currently trying to qualify for a program to reduce the principal balance owned.

I have been contemplating direct mailig owners to see if I could pick up a building at a reduced price. 

What is appropriate is a properly constructed package built on a solid commercial policy form with the ability to offer appropriate coverage for assets under any stage of occupancy or renovation, a simple monthly reporting format with no minimum earned premiums, the ability to waive co-insurance requirements, with no location limits, with the ability to insure multiple controlling entities, offer coverage in all 50 states, special form coverage with theft and vandalism and the ability to actually reduce premiums incrementally by aggregating locations, just to name a few little things.Hope this helps.

If aggressive people who would rather fight battles instead of focus on winning wars think you are a pushover, let them think it, but it sounds like you are making money with a supportive team while reducing stress in your life by choosing smart solutions that seem to be win-win.  

I have a 12% loan now and may be able to reduce this to 4.25%, what a savings!!

I can tell you that the stress/anxiety or purchasing an occupied home without seeing it or speaking to the occupants, does not seem to be worth it. 

I'll bet you know a good lawn service who would work with you and do it for free or greatly reduced in exchange for the chance to get a long term client.