Bigger Pockets is a great place for education and networking. 

Keep in mind that they can increase that period if they get complains from the community, so make sure you're in good relationship with your neighbors.

I have been educating myself for the last 6 months on Real Estate Investing!

For networking and education, I recommend checking out CIREIA (Central Indiana Real Estate Investors Association).

My draw down period is ten years of interest only payments then twenty years principal plus interest after that. 

I am wondering if transferring the cash periodically to a standard brokerage IRA account may be my best option.

Real estate investing has been a passion of mine for time with my mother also having invested early on where I likely have gotten the love and desire to follow similar foot steps.I have taken last 6 months to educate myself and currently own a single family home as primary residence and would like to expand to multi family properties (2-4 units) for additional stream of income, not to mention potential tax benefits for long-term investing.Based on current living situation, I have a fair amount of equity established in my primary residency along with having enough cash to either pay off house completely or use towards investing in a multi family property.Given that I'm the sole source of income for our household with my wife being the home maker for our two kids under 2, trying to weigh out risks with getting started now or perhaps waiting. 

Here are some key elements to include:Lease Agreements: Ensure your contracts reflect the latest laws, such as notice periods for entry or rules around security deposits.Fair Housing Compliance: Familiarize yourself with federal, state, and local fair housing laws to avoid discriminatory practices.Property Standards: Regularly inspect your properties to ensure they meet safety and habitability standards.Tax Documentation: Keep accurate records to comply with tax reporting requirements.4.

@Stacie TellesMost lenders have a seasoning period (typically 6-12 months since the original loan), so check with your current bank or shop around for others.I would also watch out for prepayment penalties on your current loan.

Would love to see an example of some real life qualifying activities and what you're including.Please keep in mind that research and education hours do not count by themselves!