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Hi and Welcome, this is an awesome community with a lot of support.

I personally am not trying to build a portfolio of 100 doors, I am trying to build a portfolio big enough to support our ideal lifestyle. - We start with the property vs. the numbers. 

So, if you like the idea of the tax-free bucket, you can wait until 59.5 to take "normal" withdrawals, but here are a few creative ways to use the tax-free money early without penalty:You can do MBDR in your company's 401k plan and leave after age 55 and no longer worry about the 10% penalty (Rule of 55)Utilize 72T - Pay yourself the same amount every month until you are at least 59.5Move the money to a self-directed IRA (SDIRA), where you can use the Roth IRA to purchase RE10k of earnings can be pulled tax-free for first home purchaseThe principal can always be withdrawn tax-freeNot really anything anyone plans for, but there are some exceptions for medical expenses as well that can be a nice plan Z if you blow through other emergency fundsI do this in my company's solo 401k because it gives me the most control over the funds, but it can easily be done in a company 401k if their plan rules support it. 

What matters is building the right team, surrounding yourself with the right support system, and starting small so you can learn as you go.

I am looking to buy a rental in Springfield IL and need to build out the supports.

A recent article discusses how Bloomington is considering flexible zoning to support dorm-style units, aiming to provide housing solutions for residents earning 30% of the area median income (AMI). finance-commerce.comThe city has successfully added new rental units in the 50% and 60% AMI bands but faces challenges in creating units for the 30% AMI bracket due to financial constraints.

Incurring debt before you have sufficient earnings to support that debt.

The land that this property was built on was approved based upon the capability of the land to support the septic needs of a specified-sized property. 

The icing on the cake is continuing to support well-needed smaller, independently owned resorts and towns over the soul-sucking corporate behemoths of Ikon and Epic, which a terrible financial deal anyway next to the regional ski councils and the amazing upstart IndySkiPass.com anyway.