Using an IRA for downpayment funds?

[Tanya Maslach]

This may not be a "creative RE Financing" topic - so please forgive me!

I'm just starting out to build my portfolio -- (I have a SFH that is LT rental and have done that kind of thing for years...but moving on into more multi family, and more RE properties each year).

Can I take money out of my traditional IRA account to use for a downpayment?
What are the implications of doing so?

Thank you for offering your advice on this.
Tanya