Instead:401(k) loans: They’re low-interest, and you’re paying yourself back.Roth rollovers If you can afford the taxes now, this gives future flexibility.Creative financing: I’ve seen clients leverage partnerships or seller financing to limit retirement fund withdrawals.One thing to consider: real estate markets today are vastly different from a decade ago.. so opportunities may require extra creativity.Have you looked into specific deals yet?

And knowing a thing or 2, I'm gonna assume you are good at the details, and at managing paralegal team. 

Here is the thread I started a few months back detailing my experience with Growth Equity Group, Brett Immel, and their cronies.https://www.biggerpockets.com/...Subsequently, I've had dozens of investors come to me directly, many of them having phone conversations with me, stating how they lost most or all of their retirement funds.

They can provide valuable insights.Run the Numbers: Create detailed financial projections for each property you're considering.

Once that extra rental started generating income, he realized the higher interest rate was just a temporary hiccup on the way to bigger returns.In your case, maybe look at a structure that keeps your best cash-flow property on a lighter refi (say 50% or 60% LTV) while you go a bit heavier on the one that’s not producing as much right now.

You can also request a security deposit for extra peace of mind. 

It seems like you’d get at least an extra $100/mo and it would pay for itself.

If this is your primary residence and you have an extra bedroom (or can make an extra bedroom), AirBnb can be very lucrative. 

Yes - having a small trash can in each room is a nice touch—it shows attention to detail and makes your guests' stay more convenient.

Essentially, it was one account with the bank tracking individual tenant details on your behalf.That said, it’s critical to ensure your financial records remain accurate by reconciling the account on a monthly basis.