@Lane Berry do you know if I might need to get a license for that or is it something I could do with no experience?

I have been to the DFW area a few times but not specifically to these northern suburbs, but I know that DFW is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the country with a robust economy, and I expect it to keep growing.

I often hear, "Oh, I didn’t know" or "Oh, I forgot about that," followed by reluctance to go through the effort of gathering the necessary documentation.

I know that true real estate investing is not get rich quick.

You can look into low-income neighborhoods usually the properties are of lower value, but I'm not quite sure if that applies everywhere but I know in Florida I see it here and there, and if you need help looking I don't mind helping.i would be wary about REO/HUD owned properties as a first time househack.

You clearly don't know our market in Sarasota. 

While you may not qualify, it's crucial to know what exists so you can have informed discussion with your accountant.

Hey Mike, I know it has been multiple years since your post.

You wouldn't know if it is truly illegal or not without asking the city, which you would not do obviously.

I know there are penalties and tax implications but wanted some advice on cashing out Roth IRA or IRA to buy investment properties?