We own properties, but we've either taken out mortgages or bought one with an IRA. 

So probably buy for cash flow instead of appreciation and you’re also losing out on the depreciation deduction so make sure you have to do it in an IRA.

I have borrowed funds from a lender this year, but she used her self direct IRA. 

I didn't mention it earlier, but it has to be either a cash purchase or a non-recourse loan as I'm utilizing my self- directed IRA money. 

A lot of forum members are very knowledgeable in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate sales, wholesaling, flipping, rentals, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.The site has quite a few tools that can be helpful for new members.

No, but many REIT dividend distributions are eligible for 199A treatment (20% deduction), or else you can put them in an IRA and DRIP them which is a great way to accumulate very large positions on a tax efficient basis. 

Finances: I just started maxing out HSA ($3K) & pre-tax 401k ($20K - towards a target date fund) & Roth IRA ($6K - towards VTSAX) to the annual IRS limits, paying off Federal Student Loans ($345/mo., 4%, $20K+ balance) and Private Student Loans ($365/mo., 5%, $14K+ balance), contributing $50/mo. to a very small emergency fund ($2K balance, 1%) in a HYSA, also contributing $50/mo. to I-savings bonds from Treasury Direct ($1K balance, 9.6%), have a small amount of shares in brokerage account ($1.5K - towards risky tech stocks), no other assets or real estate, no crypto, no pets, no subscriptions, no utilities, no car, no rent/mortgage (live free w/fam), no phone/internet/tv bills. 

Instead of seeking sources of income or assets that can be used for tax deductions like IRAs, you can contribute to your PRP as they are earned with little to no restrictions on the amount.

PRTs are specifically designed to enforce your legal exemption right to protect assets from lawsuits and attacks.Aretax-oriented plans like IRAs seek tax deductions for contributions.

We would be using  a self directed IRA to fund these and using a property management service.