The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions; andBoth are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m).The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k DifferencesIn order to open a solo 401k, self-employment, whether on a part-time or full-time basis, is required;To open a self-directed IRA, self-employment income is not required;In order to gain IRA checkbook control over the self-directed IRA funds, a limited liability company (checkbook IRA) must be used. 

I completed a rehab budget using cost data from a variety of sources, including information shared by Clay Smith who is a local investor.

The complex and area wasn't the best, but I would be 7 miles from Manhattan Beach and share the same weather with those $3 million houses. 

@David Briley would you mind sharing your high converting postcards with me?

Sharing in profit without risk is not a partner. 

There are better deals even some off market ones if you're interested - connect with me and I'll share one.

I wanted to share my "expertise" here with the bigger pockets community and hopefully, work with one of you!

Be glad to share his name with you.Charles

I have contacted the sellers agent and they are willing to share financials with me when I sign a CA. 

@Marc Jolicoeur@Mary JoeMy advice would be to connect with Marc Jolicoeur who has bought condo/Townhouses and may share what he looks for in returns on these types of properties.