Bryan Otteson Funny, I was just talking w/ my wife last night about exactly what you posted... using the retirement $$ for secured private lending.

Good size you should be talking to seller, must be on MLS.

I read a really good blogpost, https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/05/10/invest-out-of-state-how-to-analyze-a-city/ that talks about a city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR).

You can call the listing agent and talk to them, but this is not the best move for you.

Hello All,I am interested in speaking to someone in the Knoxville area who owns one or more small apartment complex. By small apartment, I mean bigger than 8 units, but not more than 30-ish. I'm interested in getting ...

I talked to a guy named Dave who told me they buy SFH in B and C type neighborhoods in Marion County, IN.  

If your deal is set up as I suggested I would be talking to a securities attorney.. they could be in some hot Kim chee...if there is a PPM and 506 type offering then read the fine print  LOL

Not looking for any one to do anything for me just would like to talk with someone who has been successful using this technique.

It sounds like you need to talk to an attorney...

I think both @Dave Foster and I both agree it can be done but my personal feeling is that it needs to be set up correctly and talked through.