Anyone used 401k to purchase first property ?

Anyone used 401k to purchase first property ?

Rental Property Investor 路 San Diego, CA 路 Member since 2020 路 43 posts 路 26 votes

Hello people of bp, i am in the sf bay area and in the process of purchasing my first home. Through the pre approval i come to find out i am about 30k short in available funds in my account , and cant deposit the difference in cash immediately (within one year) . But i do have 30 k in my 401k and am learning i can borrow against it as long as i pay it back. My question is anyone have any good or bad experience with this route? Any thoughts, opinions or concerns would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!!

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Rental Property Investor 路 Colorado Springs, CO 路 Member since 2020 路 433 posts 路 284 votes
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Michael,

I have used this strategy several times. You pay yourself back, plus interest, which is a win win in my book.

This allows you to earn a better return, and gets you in the game!

Best of luck on your adventure,

Cheers!

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  • Real Estate Agent 路 Hampton Roads, VA 路 Member since 2021 路 8 posts 路 2 votes
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    @Michael Loza Thanks for asking this question Michael. I am also considering this strategy for my first deal. Great responses in this thread. Thanks all!!

  • Rental Property Investor 路 San Diego, CA 路 Member since 2020 路 43 posts 路 26 votes
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    @Ron Hill thanks for the message, thank god for Bp!

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