Another option is to take a 401k participant loan if the plan allows for it.https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/plan-particip...https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-pl...

The SPD is required to be written in a language or format that is easily understood by participants.

This means the participant, while remaining employed by the company, can roll over a portion of the money in the 401(k) without tax or penalty. 

@Richard SnyderDid you spend (1) 750 or more hours during 2018 in "real property trades or businesses" in which you materially participate AND (2) more than 50% of your personal services preformed during 2018 where in the "real property trades or businesses" in which you materially participate?

Speaking for myself, in any facet of my life I know I don't want to participate in anything unethical, ever, so I have a lot of interest in actually getting this resolved.

@Ray LiOffsetting losses from your Sch E against other types of income would depend on your status as a real estate pro, active participation, or material participation with regards to your rentals. 

Thanks for your participation, I look forward to your response!

In addition, reading and participating on BP is great.

@Dominic RichardsonGet some training, participate in groups and understand the business.

It only has one post at the moment (which is just a very simple illustration of the concept of options), but my intention is to add content to it as I discover more in my research.I hope you'll follow and participate in my journey.Alan