For example, annuities can have restrictions on when you can withdraw the money, so be careful with those.

Depending on my rental portfolio at the time, I will also likely add some annuities to my portfolio in those later years for income streams as well, even if I don’t necessarily “need” them as much.  

Loans are only possible from qualified plans that satisfy the requirements of 401(a), from annuity plans that satisfy the requirements of 403(a) or 403(b), and from governmental plans.

Nice annuity!!!

Hypothetically if I had a 457b plan thru my job and wanted to withdraw on it to buy the house Im currently renting for my first BRRRR, would this be potentially good move?

There are two other vehicle: private annuity and SCIN.

So, someone who fears a lawsuit can sell non exempt assets and use the proceeds to pay off their mortgage in these states, thereby moving assets beyond the reach of creditors.Some states exempt annuities and whole life policies from creditor attachment.  

Otherwise, stick with insured cd's or guaranteed annuities offered by insurance companies. 

Been there, done that.As far as income is concerned, many older people don't need or want a W2, because some of us have nice pensions, annuities, and other income-producing investments that keep us from having to work for someone else.

You're basically buying an annuity that returns all of your principle plus $100K after expenses + appreciation + tax depreciation value/write-offs.