@Douglas Brian ClarkHey Douglas,I think a good place to start is with a true self assessment about your own personal financial situation.  

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If you are close enough to self manage the property, you will be fine.

. • Recent paystubs from verifiable employer • Tax return copies for self-employed applicants. • Proof of regular investment earnings, social security or other form of governmental rental supplement. • Any additional sources of income that applicant wishes to disclose (i.e. child or spousal support, trust income, financial reserves, etc…). • Any rental subsidies which you wish us to consider.

Does anyone have a Self-Directed IRA horror story they would like to share?

Hi all, I think I know the answer to this one but wanted to verify with the group.  I have a client that is interested in purchasing a commercial building utilizing funds in their IRA.  Post close they want to either ...

Looking for someone to team up with an split the entry fee on a loan from DohardMoney

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

Can anyone recommend a Self Directed IRA/LLC CPA in California?

Sending documentation on original receipts could be important to prevent liens.I've self-managed a few rentals that are 2.5 hours, just over 170 miles, away for over 20 years.