The check book control package look attractive, at $1095 after a July 4th $200 discount :-) https://www.broadfinancial.com/self-directed-ira-plans-custodian-checkbook-control/I will need to set up one with pretax 401K , then another with after tax Roth IRA, so, want to make sure to control the expenses/cash flow of start up costs. 

She calls and tells you the title company had some issues with their account, so she needs you to wire the closing funds to a new account.

I'm happy to share thoughts on Bryson City as well as other markets here in Western NC, including the greater Asheville area, if you want to set up a call.

I probably would not replace the rest of the roof and, if a buyer wants a new roof prior to closing, I would address it then.

It is just the IRS tax rules.Next up is I would get a good CPA and go over your plan.I think you aren't going to be able to meet your goals but being involved in the construction.

We are looking to put our house up as an AirBnB while we deploy and all of my research hasn't yielded much fruit.

Many investors benefited from the huge run up in values from 2018-2022.

Brownsville, TX NO IDEA LOL 4 CLEVELAND, PP 125KISH, RENTS FROM 1400- 1700, IM closing on another dupelx, all in 90k, rents will be 1800- 2k, Please can you suggest a few more or see if these look good? 

Hey all you land trust junkies I just got an e mail from a title company in MO that closed a deal a few years ago and the buyer put it in a land trust they are trying to sell .. but the title company wont insure it as they claim land trust are not legal entities in MO.so title needs me to do a new deed to clean up title which of course we will do.. but just think if the sellers in other situations were not in the bizz like us and would not understand or respond or you cant find them all those land trust are dead in the water currently.  

AS far as mindset, I would read MIndset by Carol Dweck, Steven Covey's Seven Habits and for negotiation Chris Voss Never Split The Difference.Look up podcasts of investors who are investing in the niche you want to invest inGino