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Funds are designed to raise and then spend money.

Many years ago we did several rehab/flips down in Florida, but have not been engaged in real estate for about 10 years.We are now interested in both buy-and-hold rental properties and doing rehabs/flips.

The costs me $99 per month and I purchased a package that cost $150 for custom design.

If the SDIRA is engaging in a trade or business on a regular or repeated basis (primary focus or otherwise) then it is subject to UBTI.The code outlines that if a tax-exempt entity is engaging in a trade or business separate from its primary tax-exempt mission - such as a hospital providing healthcare - there is exposure to UBIT, such as if the hospital runs a bookstore.  

(7) Advertises or represents himself or herself as being engaged in the business of buying, selling, exchanging, renting, or leasing real estate

This is by design - it wouldn't be a good barometer of your likelihood to fulfill your financial obligations if it could be fixed quickly and easily with tricks and gimmicks!

If you do anything other than deposit in a designated account it is stealing regardless of the agreement.

He offers very reasonably priced house plans, as well, designed for this idea.

If that's getting paid, you know two things:1) Owner is at least engaged enough to write a check to retain ownership of the property, and2) You now know a mail box that is checked at least a couple times a year.