No additional statement was made that it would be at their expense.

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Purchase price: $350,000 Cash invested: $10,000 House hacking my first home by converting the master bed into an independent studio that we rent on Airbnb What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Purchase price: $110,000 Cash invested: $30,000 Hobby Farm On 10 acres2300 sq ft house with 8 out buildings - Large Barn, Animal/hog barn, Mid-size machine shed (2) 25' x 35' / 30' x 50', Large Machine shed 60' x 60', Grainery barn, Entertainment Barn, 3 car garage What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

I agree, the podcasts have made a difference in my knowledge of real estate. 

That experience made me realize I want to dive deeper into this space.Right now, I’m in the research phase—figuring out locations, property types, and strategies while working on funding and budgeting.

Multiple people including myself have tried to caution him of the the true costs but he's been repeatedly dismissive and has made it clear we give him motivation and he wants to prove us all wrong (whatever that means). 

Account holders can't take any write-offs personally for investments made in the 401k.

The main thing being: giving up a property that appears to have appreciated pretty well is just a touch pill to swallow and I've regretted a few moves I've made when put in a similar situation to yours, and I had less equity in mine.It sounds like you're moving to Raleigh in the near future and want to buy a multifamily to househack.