See following for a list of lenders. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/3441/51027-nonrecourse-loan-debt-for-self-directed-solo-401k-investmentAnd following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business. 

There's a level of control of your own destiny, whereas if you're buying stocks you don't have much control over what a particular company does.

That gives you incentive to refinance but doesn't force you out of your asset if circumstances in, or beyond, your control make it difficult or impossible to conventionally refinance the property. 

What is the general best practice/policy for dealing with pest control like cockroaches in a shared building like a 4 plex?

I Would an investor even want a property they can't control for a few months?

I want to own and control the full note.

This forum description references hardware, so I figured this was a good place to ask if anyone has heard of the Flo water meter (they're still in beta testing). It monitors water flow and can detect leaks based on ch...

The property is under your control but you're not on title yet.  

I would not go 30 years to do a wrap. 2nd is that YOU are in control of the mortgage without having your name on it.Show the seller the benefits of getting some cash and he goes away.

One concern I have is that I would like to have more opportunities to look at homes in person and not just crunching the calculations from afar; to get more precise values/estimations and to see how the property looks overall.