Have you considered partnering with an experienced investor in Bel Air who already has relationships established?

Then their is the gigantic apartment for sale on Carroll but that is a no fly zone for me.Combine this with my post from the other thread on too much A-Class inventory coming on line right now and I think it would be wise to really sit down and figure out real exposure to risk before buying any multifamily around downtown or Notre Dame right now.Edit: The above was super negative!

I’ve experienced the same on here.

I have a situation where I would like to open a self directed IRA and have contacted a few of the online players and am getting a mixed message, some say it's possible some say no way Jose'.  

There are lenders out there that specialize in this type of lending, and you can find them by searching online or hire a commercial finance broker to source your debt. 

Something online?

What online classes or books have you read to help you get started?

Forms are available online, or, from a Title Company or Attorney. 

my property manager has been an excellent resource for setting an appropriate rental rate, as his years of experience exceeds anything I could estimate via online resources

For more experienced investors, what helped you get over fear in the past when you were new?