When you transfer retirement funds into a self directed account you can certainly buy real estate with it. 

Mostly on trade accounts with local businesses for the materials, some business credit cards, some of the contractors were OK with waiting 30 days for payment. 

Originally posted by Account Closed:@Matt R.

If there is no agreement signed and this person is just someone listed from the broker's database, I do not believe it is acceptable for the broker to collect a split in addition to the house split.If you are to consider negotiating this additional split, there is a lot to take into account here... what is the % of business that you generate on your own vs. how much your broker contributes?

Just make sure to account for any additional operating expenses when projecting your cash flow.

In the meantime watch the BP podcasts and use the BP calculator to start analyzing deals so you get comfortable with the numbers.By this time next year I would say if you do this you'll have 10k in a bank account with an ok credit which should make you eligible for an FHA loan to buy (1-4 Units) with 3.5% down and get you started. 

I personally use Stessa (included free with your pro/business account) and Monarch.

If you’re able to save another $20K within 6-12 months, waiting could open up more opportunities and give you more flexibility in your investment choices.If I were young, had $23K, and believed I could rebuild that savings account, I’d seriously consider making the jump.

My favorite feature is the virtual account and virtual card options.

Account ClosedEven with high interest rates, lots of folks investing or buying homes do well with FHA loans because of small down payments and good loan terms.