As an alternative to taking a distribution from your 401k, consider the following:If you are self-employed (i.e. active self-employment earned income separate from your w-2 income) with no full-time w-2 employees, you can set up a Solo 401k and then rollover your 401k funds once you leave your current job.

There are many alternatives that might be easier for you to manage or even do yourself.

Also @Michael Helton is a local investor and was very generous with advice and providing alternative lenders when I was having difficulties with financing.

Impeccable tile work throughout home is showcased around gas fireplace & natural beam mantle. 4 season front porch with panoramic insulated windows.

For somebody that has to deal with Mother Nature's whimsies and today's air transportation challenges, it sounds like that airline pilot spends ALL his empathy and "keep a level head when a plan B is needed" skills at work...  

Hot water, heat, stove and the clothes dryer are natural gas. 

Owners and several family members were happy to meet with me and sign the contract, because they knew the alternative was to get nothing and watch their home get destroyed by the city.

I am interested to network with other investors or agents who operate in these areas or have experience with alternate finance strategies.

Looking at alternative ways to raise capital, I’ve inquired with a couple different companies about a HELOC on our personal property, but I’m curious what you all may have to offer up on here in regards to good institutions to inquire with that offer that type of loan?

So imagine what happens when someone is tactical in purchasing properties in those locations.Some people claim that relying on appreciation is speculative in nature.