A self-directed IRA is still an IRA designed for tax-sheltered wealth accumulation for your use in future retirement - just with more investment choices. 

If you don't you have no choice but to go out of state. 

I can paint the house, cut down a tree, upgrade the kitchen etc.After you have bought the property the second big choice you make is the resident.

I would always double check with your accountant/attorney of choice for final guidance.A couple of recommendations @Mark Koehler KKOS accountants & Legal all under one roof, also @AaronYoung Laughlin & Associates

A HELOC is probably a better choice (depending on how you want to use the money).

Before, there was no minimum, and it was a fantastic choice for cash-only tenants.If you can't use PayNearMe, I would suggest opening up a checking account at a branch that is close/convenient to your properties.

In reality, if he simply explained and made it Clear that he will Not close before October, the buyer has a choice to make...unlikely he would make the choice to sue for specific performance, and would choose to simply move on. 

Your choice of business is critical - some are much better at making money than others.

So here are the choices; go it alone, and find your own leads, or use a competent real estate professional, both are free.

You have 2 choices, well no 3 choices; 1.