Yes Mike, ground floor rolls everything into the loan, which helps keep holding costs low.

I have a 5 x 8 utility trailer that is handy as hell , its light , easy to load and holds quite a bit .

First they do have a lease, verbal holds up in court, and M2M is the best lease you could have.Your options are to either have the seller provide vacant occupancy or you wait and give them notice of non renewal as soon as you become the owner.

There are many advantages to holding real estate in your IRA.

I think long term we are way less volatile than some California markets (as seen in the last downturn) so there is some sense of security holding through whatever is to come - in my opinion.     

I wrote an article on financing methods for buy and hold a while back that you might find helpful: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/10/29/the-ultimate-list-of-ways-to-finance-buy-and-hold-property/

Now I am thinking maybe we should hold off on building and buy a few homes to flip with that money instead.

Jose Rueda I'm so confused..Why did you include an ARV on your calculations for a buy & hold?

I hold position of safety on fire ground, and although we are talking two extremely different things, I have Learned to appreciate "Risk vs Benefits "In this partnership we balance each other , in all aspects.

Also if your looking for a Realtor to help you find your next buy and hold, I would love to help!