In Mass, auctions are held at the actual property on the given date/time, rather than the courthouse steps.Feel free to reach out directly and I can send you some of the websites I use to track auctions.

Whereas a Self Directed IRA requires a custodian.

If you've directly worked with and closed a wholesale deal in CT and found anyone who you would like to refer, please let me know.

That helped shape the negotiation direction.

BP - My reasons behind writing this post are to track my own progress, get other peoples best practices, and give updates along the way so we can all learn.I am doing my first direct mail campaign focused on self storage facilities in Minnesota.  

Has anyone looked at buying RE via a self directed IRA vs cashing out the IRA, paying the penalty and putting funds into a business account and having full control of funds Immediately?

Account ClosedMake sure you include the PM fee of 10% even if you are self managing.  

Life direction-ADD I guess.

@Katie Haney  careful that price range and tenant range is for experts in the local market generally.. out of state folks stand a very good chance of having some pretty rough financial times .. take your 50k and buy something for 150k you will thank your self over time. there is a reason a duplex would sell that low in todays market.. the market is pricing for risk.. when you live out of market your risk already goes up... there are plenty of better buys out there .. than a duplex at 50k..

Normally the seller is supposed to direct all transactions through their realtor, but it all depends on the contract they have with each other