you might say something like, "I’ve been studying Austin and Denver for rental properties and have a $200,000 price limit—what are the pros and cons of both markets?"

Please speak with your tax accountant asap or find a 1031 intermediary asap.

In addition to other tax strategies like a cost segregation study on the fully rented out house.

I haven’t seen any longer term studies done, only promotional info when the RE market was generally rising.  

When so many renters stopped paying rent during COVID, companies like SureVestor stopped taking new accounts because they were facing a significant number of claimes.I personally don't see it as a good solution.

Bought a triplex in 2011 with all cash in my retirement account.

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

You want an accountant who can help you strategize and who is responsive when you want to know the consequences of the financial decisions you are making throughout the year.Good luck.

Originally posted by Account Closed:Robert Lindsley That's the exact issue.

I have cash reserves and money in retirement accounts, but I don’t want to dip too deeply into my reserves.