Try using IRAs 401ks, and other tax deferred or tax free accounts to lower taxes.  

Its what I do with IRA money rather than owning property.

I’m looking for some advice and or ideas in my first deal using a Self Directed IRA.

But, I am not sure if it should be a Roth IRA or a traditional IRA as both are offered to me. 

I've had a good experience with my Quest IRA.

Just like a regular IRA or SOLO, that would be a 'taxable event'.

Quest IRA offers a self direct IRA that allows you to invest in Tax Deedes.

If you have left the company you could move the money to a Self Directed IRA but you have the be very careful not to mix with other funds of yours and if you don't have cash for a full purchase then finding a lender will be more of a challenge.

And all the sources of funds must be able to be documented.Sources of Funds - Typically cash is king and any cash coming from a bank account, qualified retirement account that allows for a real estate purchase (typically a self-directed IRA), or borrowed 401k funds.

I've been reading a lot about both the Solo 401(k) and the Self-Directed IRA LLC.