Self-directed IRAIf you are self-employed with no w-2 employees, you can set up a Solo 401k & rollover funds from a non-Roth IRA as a tax-free direct rollover and then invest in real estate.A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation:Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

Sometimes the higher price points actually pencil out better because the gross income outweighs the costs, it's about advantages at scale.

It has a reverse floor plan (kitchen and living area on second story to take advantage of view, which is now somewhat obscured)  Current rent is 3,450.

I am interested to see how that progresses as Rural parcels offer the most opportunity to take advantage of this legislation.  

I've found that this isn't as big of an advantage as it used to be.

I also now own 4 rental properties and want to make sure I'm taking advantage of all the tax benefits possible, as I've had significant travel and expenses related to improving a fixer-upper. 

Self-directed 401k has several advantages over an IRA (significantly higher contribution limit, checkbook control, ability to take personal loan from your account tax -free, Roth sub-account, cost-efficient and more) but it is not for everyone.

You may be able to take advantage of developer bonuses which would allow you create more units than you think.

Future real estate acquisitions may require additional required reserves funding on previously purchased properties so as to take into account increased PITI payments... thereby minimizing current advantages of lower rates/fees via HELOC funding.4. 

I think I am at a disadvantage because I am a young female and sellers question if I know what I’m talking about...Anywho, I am determined to stay persistent.