However, Roth IRA withdrawals are generally tax-free after age 59½, assuming the account is at least five years old.Self-Directed Roth 401(k): You can contribute more to your Roth 401(k) through your 1099 income, especially since contribution limits are higher than IRAs.Mega Backdoor Roth: If your side business offers a 401(k) with after-tax contributions, you could contribute much larger amounts and convert them into a Roth 401(k) or Roth IRA, maximizing your tax-free savings.

Onboarding and offboarding PMS is one of the worst experiences I have had, and it only gets worse the larger you get :(

Hi Jesse, congrats on your choice, you won't regret! 

It's not a one-way choice.

Also size, if you're talking about 2 - 4 unit properties versus larger 50+ unit buildings the resources for those are much different. 

that research process will give you aton of knowledge that in my opinion makes putting a much larger chunk of money to work more palatable 

It seems as if you have at least 2 children, id suggest looking at duplexes with 3 beds, or a larger home with an ADU (Attached dwelling unit) that you can rent to alleviate the mortgage payments. 

That's what is great about real estate, the opportunity for FREEDOM in time and lifestyle choices.

I feel like I'm in a rat race with my W2 job and trying to find deals in real estate and generate other income (stocks are my current choice). 

Besides marketing the larger component is the list of questions to ask and how we ask them.