Long time listener, first time caller. My wife and I own a two properties and just completed our first Live-in-flip. I’m in the military and put 6% into the Roth TSP (similar to IRA but deposit limits are higher). My ...

Hey everyone! I was wanting to know if anyone would know the benefits of utilizing a 401(k) (if possible), as well as the uses of a IRA of any sort. Any and all feed back is appreciated!

So using the 401(k)/IRA as a vehicle to save a downpayment doesn't seem necessary, especially accounting for the riskiness of the 401k account.  

@Kira GoldenWould love to learn more.

Hi Kira, even though I'm nowhere near to where I want to be financially I want wealth for freedom.

What I discovered was that investing in a 401(k) will produce roughly the same results as buying a whole life insurance policy, net of taxes, fees (I used the 401(k) averages book as a benchmark), and adjusting for the RMD withdrawals which must start at age 701/2 in the 401(k)/IRA option.

@Kira Golden, my goal is to hold and create passive rental income.

Hey Bigger Pockets,Firstly, bear w/me on the exorbitant length of my post. I've already spoken with a couple of financial consultants about self-directed 401k's, but all I get from their perspective are the specifics/...

Kira, I see that you have a portfolio started down there.

Originally posted by @Kira Santa :Well living here in philly thr are many areas in the city that could use help from investors like us.