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

The shameless self promoters are gamblers, narcissistic, and constantly chasing the next money making scheme.

25 y/o and in the process of being a self taught real estate investor.

What I did find is that as a builder in eastern tennessee, I could build STR cabins for less than 70% LTV so that I could effectively BRRR my way into growth without coming out of pocket for a down payment.Now it does take a lot more cash to do because as a builder I have to front a lot of money at times (land, permits, each stage of construction while I'm waiting on the draw). 

Hi Michael,Finding the right CPA is crucial for managing your investments effectively.

These foundational elements enable you to navigate transactions successfully and make informed decisions.While there are many resources available, including courses and mentorships, the reality is that without a foundational knowledge base, you might struggle to apply what you've learned effectively in real-world scenarios.

Think of it this way, for example...If your rent is $2000 but it is vacant for 2 months that means your effective growth income (EGI) for a year lease = $20,0000But if you lower it to $1900 & it sits vacant for only 1 month your EGI for a year lease = $20,900You can play with the rent numbers & how long you think it could remain vacant, but at the end of the day the most expensive route is vacancy.

If they do not qualify because of poor credit or income issues compared to being self employed etc there are differences - but typically people don’t qualify due to poor credit and people will seller finance to these borrowers thinking they woke up at a holiday inn and got a finance degree when in reality they repeat their past mistakesRemember the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again expecting a different result

During ownership, these tend to be more expensive to operate relative to other real estate and lastly, for the limited few who can weather the storm and can effectively operate these properties, there is still a need for refinances.

This separation allows you to manage risks more effectively, ensuring your personal credit isn’t impacted by the ups and downs of your real estate ventures.Building business credit is more straightforward than most people think.