Using 401K for investing

[Jack Middleton]

I am just getting started and I know that there is information on this - have read several things about utilizing a 401K for investing in RE. I am still unsure of how I can use my 401K. I am still employed, but am past the age that would restrict me from withdrawing it. My employer mentioned that I can move that money, but I am unsure of what to do with it.... borrow my savings for RE? Try moving it to a self directed IRA?

I'm unsure of ramifications to using that money, and how to do it with the least tax.  Let me know if there are other posts that would clear this up for me.

Thanks for any help I can get to help clear this up in my mind.