I'm looking to invest in solid countries (politically wise) that allow foreign investments, which makes me think I should look at the different markets in the USA.

I currently use an excel spreadsheet for MF Value Add but looking to expand so I've enlisted  RealNex's REI Wise.  

Go for it but be wise so you have no regrets later.

He began buying land in western Wise County in 1870.

For some, I think pairing up with an investor is wise.

But so long as it doesn't devolve into negative cash flow, AND the funds are for MORE wisely bought cash flowing / added equity potential properties - why not? 

I have about 180K to invest and am hoping to do that wisely.

Yes you could pull those funds out of the 401k now to invest in your own name, but you will have to pay taxes and penalties on the amount you distribute prematurely which would not be wise thing to do.

I've decided to not purchase a property from them based on comments I've read here on the forums from @Jay Hinrichs and other posters.Gotta watch out if you hear someone say they have "No Evictions"At Holton-Wise investors ask us if we can guarantee there won't be any evictions.

One of the things we invest in are tax liens, we will have 500-750 at any given time, most are quite affordable and percentage-wise, we are now ending up with approx 10-15% of them maturing to us each year.