Can one purchase a rental property with a child (4 year old) and use some of the earned income to fund a kid Roth IRA?

I am referencing the book "Leverage your IRA" by M.Allen, 2nd eddition page 159 on Property Management: "The rules allow you to perform ministerial service for your IRA.

Will this work with a Traditional / Roth IRA? 

I have a self directed IRA, but my situation is a little different from yours.

I told him he is better off buying a rental property or opening a SEP IRA for the deduction since the big truck he was looking at was $45,000.It's crazy how some people justify spending $45k on a shiny object and think it's an investment when it's an expense.

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Next, to the extent you are eligible, max out roth IRAs, traditional IRAs, and SEP IRAs as they offer a great deal of asset protection as long as you don't play games. 

Best Regards,WebsterIf you're doing completely passive investing then do it inside of a Roth IRA for tax free investing.

Turn-key rentals can be as cheap as $30,000 making it easier to buy with cash.You can invest your retirement savings: You can invest a self-directed IRA or 401k into turn-key rentals.How can you find turn-key rental properties?

The next three I bought using a solo401K based on the little bit of consulting work I do and funded by IRA rollovers.