@Neil GarceauFor one, people get the loans because they have the income to support it. 

The numbers support buying a property that is $250k or less within 50 miles of I-35.  

It seems most of the IRA custodians that support the SDIRA/LLC arrangement don't actually handle setting up the LLC or help with the mechanics of operating it.We've found a couple that do, IRA Financial Trust Company and Midland Trust.

I would like to keep all further RE purchases under professional management so I can focus on acquisition and my full time career until I can grow this enough to financially support my family.I have definitely learned a lot from the first property we owned and would prefer to stay away from C-class properties unless they are in a really good area (which seems like an oxymoron lol). 

Hey all, I've been looking for the data to support this but it's hard to find at the moment.

However, if you are planning on bringing on JV partners or Syndicating a larger asset, you are then becoming a fiduciary of other investors' money; you don't want to take unnecessary risks on upside unless market data supports it.I personally would advise on your underwriting when considering what offer to make you should factor in some vacancy expectations.

I have a really good opportunity to scale into student housing in a university town so I would appreciate some suggestions on financing possibilities, little money down is even better but 20% is fine

YouTube university can teach anybody how to become a general contractor, a plumber, an electrician, etc.  

Getting in the right mindset and keeping a positive attitude will be key and that means hanging around like-minded, supportive people.

So, whichever market you choose, make sure you have a team that is going to support you throughout the journey.