@Carter JonesOf course, if you take a distribution from your retirement account you will have to pay the taxes and (likely) penalties.

@Linda TANG it will absolutely trickle down and is in most every other market I'm watching

And, even after such an analysis, it's likely to be debatable as opposed to a clear cut.Generally speaking - yes, you have a chance to qualify, as @Linda Weygant explained, but it depends on whether the work you do for the shop meets the definition of "real property trade or business."

@Jesse Carter, you can find us on Facebook by searching Augusta REIA.

You just got a few to respond to you @Linda S., @Stephen Glover, and @Shera Gregory are all people you want to know and work with in Richmond. : ) 

Quote from @Henry Carter: Love the Idea. 

@Linda Weygant as long as i meet those requirements, I look forward to claiming REPS.

Quote from @Linda L.: I just start looking for my first rental property.

Anyone who thinks it's just meaningless jargon or a as @Linda D. suggest, a "lazy agent" is badly misinformed.  

@Linda WeygantYes, energy credit is only available for owner occupied though it wasn't clear whether this was owner occupied or a rental.