Distribute or Rollover?

[Neil Martinez]

I'm just starting to invest in real estate and am wondering if I should just take the 23K to roll into a self-directed IRA or the +18K and use to fund my LLC for real estate after tax withholding? I'm finding that putting it in a self-directed is expensive and does not allow for flexibility vs if I just take a distribution to put in my LLC, I could do whatever I want. I'm looking to buy and resale as my first property investment. Interested in your thoughts and thanks in advance!