I have two thoughts.  1)  If you can convert your 401K to Self Directed IRA that may be an option to invest INSIDE your retirement account.   60K is much for buying a property but you could can lend it out to get 10%+ returns.  2)  Have you looked into a HELOC 2nd loan on you house? 

That is what our team at Rent to Retirement has been helping investors to do for a decade now with BP.

Hi Michele,Maxing out your Roth IRA before investing in real estate can be a wise decision, as it allows you to take advantage of the tax-free growth and withdrawals in retirement, providing a solid foundation for your future.

Our ultimate end goal is to create passive income for retirement within 10 years.

💪👊I'm an active duty AF, about to retire as well in the next few months, any advice on transitioning?

I have a Associate Degree in a completely unrelated field.Seeing as how we are planning to make real estate the foundation of our day-to-day income stream and long-term "retirement" strategy, it feels as if making another change of profession is in the cards.

I hope to retire in 9 years, so debt elimination or cash flow matching debt payments is fine by me.

Yes, I own rentals in my retirement account and also hundreds of my clients.

The property would be an investment and a passive income until I retire.

Plan is so that he can retire and him and my Mom can be financially secure on rental income while my sister and I manage the properties in the trust.