This allows you to invest in real estate without triggering the 10% early withdrawal penalty or income taxes, and the gains can grow tax-deferred (or tax-free in a Roth IRA).

@Aubrey Adams-Thanks for the post / question -I would recommend developing a hypothetical plan  ( purchase price / loan amt needed ) and get pre approved ..this process is free and it will help get you organized and also to educate you  in many ways ..if you never end up buying - no worries and no costs have been wasted 

Feel free to connect anytime I can share a few multi family homes on my immediate radar.

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If you contract is free to come with you, that would be the best approach. 

Start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

And also, I see many LLs simply offer several months of free rent in lieu of TI if it's a tenant that fits.  

Be sure to check out the free tools BP provides to help analyze deals you may have and also market insights.

Lol, the tenants stay for a year+, rent free, and then completely destroy your property on the way out.

Best of luck, and feel free to reach out if you have more questions!