We have loans with family and friends and are happy to pay them a good rate of return.5)  Convert your IRA to a Self Directed IRA.  

As I understand it, here are some things to think about for turn-key vs. syndicationTurn-keyLimited upside as 'turn-key' means you are not buying any deal and forcing appreciationPotential for cash flow, especially in the midwest and moderate asset appreciation over timeStill requires property management, which can be a headache if out of state (especially when it comes to local knowledge issues such as inspections, pricing rentals, what's going on in the neighborhood, etc)More simple tax strategy (depreciation and loan interest)SyndicationPotential to achieve both cash flow and long-term equityUpside in that a good deal means you will get more than a preferred return, but the upside is better for the general partner due to the waterfall structure100% truly passive incomeIf the syndication you are investing in has a lot of experience and local knowledge, it's probably less riskyI'm unsure of how you would get taxed, but I do know it is possible to invest using types of IRA accounts to avoid capital gainsBeing from Michigan, I don't know a whole lot about what's going on in Columbus and Cleveland, but I know a few folks from those areas.

How many investors have successfully filed a tax return for their IRA to pay Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT)?

Any feedback would be great.Some background info:Currently focused on fix and flips, but open to any opportunityThe account is from a previous employerI currently have a loan against the account for a rehab that will be on the market in a couple of weeks - It’s in a fast selling market and I don’t expect it to sit longPlan:Roll the total of the existing 401k into a self-directed accountSolo 401k or IRA?

If all of your net worth today is tied up in a Roth IRA, for example, that cannot be seized to satisfy a judgment provided they are covered under ERISA. 

If you have an IRA or 401k from the old employer you can converting it to a self-directed IRA, which can be used for alternative investments including real estate.

I'm determined to move my IRA funds from traditional to self directed accounts.

I have been pleased with the Vanguard IRA.

I have a client who inquired me about self directed 401K's/IRA's, not so much as to how they work, but to find companies/managers who offer this type of product.

I will likely use the equity in an existing Self Directed, RE IRA to purchase a Duplex.