Am I the only who is mad that one can not sell his own house without a middle-man?

Quote from @Basit Siddiqi: about 5 years ago, i completely withdrew my 401k to invest in real estate.I have no regrets.I paid the income tax and 10% penalty.The withdrawal allowed me to invest in real estate earlier and get real estate investment knowledge faster.The appreciation and cash-flow that I received from the rentals > 10% penalty, income taxes paid, appreciation that would have grown in limited selection of mutual funds.I now have complete control of the funds.Best of luck in your decision. man since this comes from CPA, our thinking becomes more credible.

@Benjamin SulkaCongrats man!!!

@Karma Senge MAN I love your name!

Thanks a lot man!

This could help offset some of the high construction costs and enable you to offer lower rents to tenants.2.Consider mixed-use development: Instead of solely building apartment buildings, you could also consider incorporating commercial spaces such as retail stores or offices into the development.

@Brandon Smith give it some time man... there's an *** for every seat.. 

., I hate to break it to you, man; you won't acquire a fantastic off-market deal overnight.

And that's assuming a bank would finance the other 95% which you'd need a job to support.Keep learning, keep saving and you'll have a very bright future ahead of you.Thanks man!

Cut out the middle man.