@Merritt Harris, while I know there is a general presumption that Loopnet is the place where deals go to die, I would say you can often find brokers in the area for your property type there.  

I build the absolute smallest 2 bedroom on a stacked triplex we offer at a discount to investors in columbus ohio. that's 656 sq ft. highest rent per sq ft in our market and a popular size.

@Rebekah Bloom I can try to give you some advice but, could you elaborate on the types of 'crazy' fees?

It doesn’t matter what entity type you have or how many levels of LLCs you have, the lender is going to make you sign your name to that deed of trust that gets recorded.

This is becoming very popular, I've heard more private lending/seller finance stories in the last 10 days than I did ever before.

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What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I do know that they are special types of IRAs and are charged a fee depending on the company that makes it for you.What would I invest in a SDIRA? 

I have searched high and low for services (Doorstead, Craigslist) but it seems no one is offering that level of service, or if they do I don't trust they can deliver considering my specific needs (experience with potential section 8 type community) in an increasingly gentrifying part of town.

I am hearing good things about them and that they have been doing this type of new construction for a while and it is somewhat proven.