Promissory notes in general, as they have no collateral, seem a bit higher risk, perhaps mortgage note investing which are backed by residential and sometimes even commercial real estate would be a safer alternative, and yet very lucrative, too,  8-12% yieldsFor extra returns, I put a small portion of my portfolio into BDCs, Business development companies, that specialize in loaning money to growing businesses which are too high risk to get loans from proper banks.

If you were referring to credit cards stacking, that’s not a new option that needs a bunch of special maneuvering.

I'm in the military and TX is a place I will invest in one day; I'm not sure if I will be staying in Texas or moving until my window opens up in January. 

Multifamily is a smart goal, especially in military-heavy areas like Hinesville or Savannah.

Kris Hey Kris - I'm the owner of a brokerage in South Bend that specializes in working with out of state investors.

Connect with a commercial mortgage broker specializing in <50 unit deals.

It’s awesome to see your excitement @Joe —this journey can truly be life-changing.As someone who started out while serving in the military, here’s some advice I wish I had early on: take action, even if it’s small.

I specialize in getting foreign investors started in Dubai and work with seasoned local companies who handle everything from start to finish.

I’d recommend consulting with a lawyer who specializes in contract law to understand your options and how to protect yourself moving forward.

There are banks that do non-recourse loans to IRA's, a simple google search should render you some results. 2) If you are still working for the government, you likely can't rollover the TSP to an IRA. 3) When borrowing money with the IRA, you do have a special tax, called UBIT, not a deal breaker, but something to be aware of.