I am also a huge fan of real estate and for the past 50 years there's been a way to combine both.By leveraging a Self-Directed IRA, real estate investors enjoy both the traditional advantages of property ownership and the additional tax benefits of retirement accounts, creating a powerful wealth-building strategy.

@Michael James Hamlin I'm a former tax accountant/business consultant turned fix n flipper and investor friendly agent. 

They paired me up with a member service advisor for 60 days, who checks in on you once a week and helps find content for you and keeps you accountable.

I changed my major from Accounting to Real Estate back in 2018 when I was attending Glendale Community College.

For that, you'll want to ensure your LLC is already set up and approved in the state where you’re operating.Most lenders are fine with the funds coming from your personal account, especially if the LLC is newly formed.

Mike,Take a look at the penalties for making an honest mistake with a retirement account. 

They can identify potential investment opportunities... not to mention all the tenant/landlord laws, eviction process, security deposits, accounting, end of year tax statements etc. lots of pitfalls to be avoided.wish you success in your ventures!

...and the account is closed.

. - I have been saving ALL of my cashflow into its own account to accumulate to buy the next rental (totaling ~$24,000).

There is an amount that you can distribute from an IRA account to purchase a personal residence.You then might be able to turn the personal residence into an investment property.Best of luck.