If, out of those 47 tax liens, I don't acquire at least one property worth more than $50,000 as is by the end of 2027, I will stop buying tax lien certificates in Arizona.

The deals not going to get better because of the questions you ask, but we look for three main things from an investor: 1) Liquitity/Financial Assets, 2) A good credit score, and 3, and this is a big one, Experience.

I got a tenant that was supposed to be out end of month.

Lenders often require 30-40% down.Cash flow considerations – Since all expenses must be paid from your IRA, maintain liquidity to cover unexpected costs like repairs and vacancies.Rental properties vs. commercial deals – Residential rentals and commercial properties can both be great options, but keep in mind management complexity and income stability.Generally speaking, stay compliant – Avoid prohibited transactions, such as personally guaranteeing a loan, living in or personally managing a property, or transacting with disqualified persons (yourself, spouse, ascendants, or descendants).Diversify your portfolio – While syndications and real estate are great, consider mixing in other alternative assets like private lending, tax liens, or even notes for additional risk management.Work with the right custodian – Make sure your SDIRA custodian is well-versed in alternative investments and has experience handling syndications and non-recourse financing.If you’re looking for specific lenders who offer non-recourse loans, I’d be happy to point you in the right direction.

The damage was absolutely insane—it ended up being a complete gut job.

But, if the end goal is to have truly passive income you have to eventually build a hands-off turn-key operation or outsource the work. 

A 401K isn't producing any monthly cashflow, yet we dutifully dump $1,000 a month in it for 30 years, hoping there is a pot at the end of the rainbow. 

Meanwhile, I have 10 units management experience. 

We have experience purchasing properties through our LLC using lending, where we own 100% of the properties.

What made the experience stand out?