Unfortunately I do not have any experience with self-directed IRA lending.

@Ankush Ratwani,You can buy raw land with your self-directed IRA.

I believe IRA is one of them.

or...want to focus on paying off NON tax deductible, much higher payments on a car noteor want to focus on diversifying and increasing your 401K, IRAs and other retirement savings contributions.or...want to invest in more real estate and have the I/O payment OPTION available to fall back on during tight times or unexpected investment opportunities, etc.I can go on and on...  

After being in the business for several years, done quite a few successful transactions,  and I had told everyone what I do, I asked 100 friends if anyone knew of someone who had a self directed IRA. 

Hello - Does anyone know whether Portugal allows U.S residents to use money from their self-directed IRA to purchase property in Portugal/ Azores?  

what's better whole life insurance , IRA, 401k?

I think no, at least not until you know and understand the other options that are available to you, like Self Directed IRAs/Checkbook Control IRAs and the Solo 401(k) or QRP.

I am using Equity Trust at myequity.com for my self-directed IRA accounts.

We do not have any 401k's or IRA's to take money out of, and our families are not loaded with cash to borrow from.I'm just trying to understand because I highly doubt everyone doing HML's have that much money to just put up like that.I look forward to hearing from you all!