The IRA owns the LLC and you can act as manager.In both cases, there is a legal entity under the umbrella of the plan that you control and use to invest, without the need for 3rd party processing and per-transaction fees.On the investing side, the 401(k) offers one advantage, which applies in the case where you might use mortgage financing for the plan to purchase a property.  

The best way to get started here (or anywhere) is to start by purchasing your own primary home because it's easier to qualify for the loan and it gives you a chance to build equity and you can purchase more house with a lower down payment.

The property was originally purchased in 2004 for $173,500. 

A foreclosure purchase is typically done at an auction.

My partner and I use the subject to language from the AIR CRE forms as an addendum to the REPC - UtahSubject to language for purchase offer - Utah REPCBuyer(s) shall take title to the Property subject to the following existing deed(s) of trust securing the existing promissory note(s):(i) An Existing Note (“First Note”) with an unpaid balance as of the Closing of approximately:Said First Note is payable at $_____________ per month,Including interest at the rate of _________ per annum until paid (and/or the entire unpaid balance is due on ___________ (date).

The advantages are twofold - you secure favorable financing terms for your primary residence, and when you're ready to move on to the next property, you have the option to turn your initial purchase into a lucrative investment.

We have seen our property values appreciate by 2-3... and sometimes 4 fold since we purchased them between 2018 and 2021.  

I need to fix the garage, garbage disposal, and there's possibly mold in the attic (don't know how true this is since the guy who cleared my vents was getting me to purchase his service for $2k).

It was a battle getting them to agree to the Purchase price so I highly doubt they will budge lower, especially with closing scheduled soon. 

I am looking at some  properties to purchase and was wondering if the amount of depreciation claimed changes if I bought the property in say the 3rd quarter of the year versus the 1st.