I've always loved real estate but like in Brandon's book my parent's were not keen on the idea so I unfortunately listened went to undergrad then went to professional school.  

Hello--I have a small self-directed IRA, $20,000.Were it yours, how would you deploy it?(I'm accredited, though at that amount, it probably doesn't matter.) Suggestions?Thanks!

If you enter REI as your interest you will get all the local meetings.There are great people at those meeting who can advise you and give you lots of great ideas on how to proceed.Bob

But I still think its a good idea.

Yeah, great ideas keep me posted.

Desmond Alexander I haven't heard of FHA zero down but it sounds like some are advertising similar things in CA. http://www.desertsun.com/story/money/real-estate/2017/09/08/get-house-no-down-payment-one-desert-lender-says-its-possible/594674001/Basically they are combining FHA with those local downpayment assistance grants .I think those grants are usually for first time home buyers.Personally I don't know if people have zero down and no money getting into a house is a good idea .

https://unitdash.comNo idea if it is good or not?

One thing I would recommend is a having a concrete idea of what the scope of work needs to be prior to showing up with your contractor. 

Does anyone have any ideas?

Not always fun, but you learn and get a great idea of everything that's out there.