With everything paid off, they’re looking to slow down but are hesitant to sell due to capital gains considerations.Purchase Price: $1,750,000.00Downpayment: $400,000.00 - Will do a 1031 - Selling two of my SF properties for the downpayment (bought for 120k + 146k back in 2017 & 2015). 

.- Taxes: While the 10% penalty is waived, the withdrawn amount will still be subject to regular income taxes.This can be a useful way to access funds for a home purchase, but keep in mind the tax implications and the potential impact on your retirement savings.

Yes you are losing out on market gains but you are gaining appreciation on the property, cashflow from rents, tax benefits, etc..... 

I have been fortunate to meet two of those individuals and gained a mentor.

You want access to equity but you also want access to the full profits without safrificing it to expenses to expand your business.

I would have thought as a mod, you'd have access to that information. ?

Thus, my main goal joining this forum is to try to gain confidence in the decision to get into real estate investment and better understand the risks that I may not be considering due to my lack of experience in the field.

Sellers tend to like to finance because it gives them control over when, and how much capital gains flow in and when and how much the balloon payment will be.

The investor has to be gaining cash flow or equity to make it worth it.

.- Low Interest Rates: Competitive interest rates make property ownership accessible, especially for those with stable income like service members.- Military Presence: With U.S. military bases across Germany, local banks are accustomed to assisting service members with financing.How to Qualify1.