Maybe get ahead of the curve and contact the companies first.

Hello Gustavo,You're already ahead of the game by considering house hacking, congratulations.

I am exhausted.I went ahead an sent in $5k since I do know that I owe something and I'll pay whatever is left one we can actually figure out an accurate number.

@Ran Fridman, What you're trying to do is pull out money ahead of your 1031 so you can get cash in your hands tax free. 

Pull the trigger and move ahead, at the worst case scenario it's a learning lesson. 

yes she should move it to a self directed IRA and then invest it in real estate, she is not in a time crunch to invest it once it is in the self directed ira. she can take her time and no need to rush

I think you’re definitely on the right track and are definitely way ahead of where I was at when I started.

Sure, I'm a complete newbie but I'd rather have all my ducks aligned on the asset protection and tax-wise side of things before leaping ahead.

AGain another reason to push prices up.Inflation was inevitable, and the investor rush would end.Also those who have been in real estate since COVID acting like they are veterans of the space and claiming any downturn is over and 2024 will be a great year for real estate honestly just look like idiots.

No rush on that end, but I would like to get started...Thanks for any advice!