It is a fourplex with a SFH on the same property, on market (98 days), where tenants pay all utilities.

In case you are eligible for the Solo 401k, here are some of the benefits it would offer compared to a self-directed IRA:Solo 401k contributions limits are roughly ten times higher than IRA limitsThere is no custodial requirement for the 401kYou don't need the additional expense and administration of an LLC to have checkbook controlThere is a built in-Roth component whereas IRAs are either traditional or Roth, not bothA spouse can also participate in the same Solo 401k planThe Solo 401k has additional tax benefits over an IRA when investing into real estate using leverageThe penalties for prohibited transactions are less severe, though it's best not to utilize this benefit :)

The biggest problem I’ve found with doing a major repair in a room that the tenants can’t utilize that room until it’s finished.

I made the payments on the loan for him until it was refinanced and paid him 2 points for allowing me to utilize the funds.

In the Denver Metro area, which cities/municipalities are good for utilizing this STR strategy?

I will cover utilities up to a budgeted amount of ~$1500-$2000 a month as well as water and wifi.

See if your lease includes a clause that requires the tenant to pay for an increase in the cost of your insurance, etc if something they do within the unit causes you to incur higher insurance, utilities, etc. 

Hello all, I have a client that utilizes a self-directed IRA to hold his rental properties in.

The 7.5% service fee, according to their website is for "The expenses we take on after closing (taxes, maintenance, utilities, etc.)" and "Any risks associated with reselling the house — like an offer falling through"Dumb, I know.

I will definitely utilize this when shopping around for a loan!