Everyone's circumstances are different, so maybe it makes sense for you to borrow against the 401k, but I just think it is important that folks are fully educated on all factors before making that decision. 

I've found its pretty hard for folks to get comfortable with a purchase out of state if they haven't seen the general areas that they think they'd like to buy in.While I love where your heads at - best thing you can do right now is likely focusing on saving cash, REI education, paying off loans, and enjoying your last year of school!

I have been leaning towards LTR with my education, but STR seems to make sense in the scenario. 

People with 3rd grade educations have solved it.Can easily do another 30,000,000 in California.6.  

I'll also invite you on here to some education based Investor meetups coming up so look out for that!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

EDUCATE YOURSELF - yes, it will take time, but will lead to a selection that better meets your expectations & avoids potentially costly surprises!

I'm an investor, and represent as Director of Education, Equity Trust Company, which is the custodian for Self-Directed retirement accounts, and then also Equity 1031 exchange, a QI. 

@Jay Hinrichsundefined some markets are just too hot and have too big of players chasing what little land there is and if your going to get anything you have to close..

It turns their negative review into an opportunity to educate the public on how we deal with difficult customers, which reflects well on us.