The self directed IRA, as mentioned above, was what came to mind first.Also, I understand that the contribution amounts of a Roth IRA (not the growth from IRA investments) can be withdrawn tax and penalty free. 

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At the end of that hold period, you should already have a decent amount of equity due to CA's average annual growth rates, and if San Diego continues to flood with new residents (it was ranked the 8th fastest growing city in 2018), that decent amount of equity could grow to a sizeable chunk of change.

I've spent 20 years in construction, taking projects from blueprint stage and ground level- to turn key; and ready for the next leap into building a business focused on investments, networking, ROI growth and partnerships in commercial, residential, and multi-family units. 

And when you secure a house to to a first position secured line of credit, it is even less of a no 'brainer' - maybe he won't give you 75% of the appraised value, maybe just 100k - about 30 pct - until you grow the relationship. 

I know prices are up here, but sitll looks like a strong growth area

With those funds - I purchased (in full with cash), numerous investment properties.I focus on nice-sized condos or townhouses in high demand areas with good equity growth.

That is a large increase in demand and population, given the size of the market.The population growth and diminishing developable land almost guarantees price and rental rates increases.

Congrats on your growth and much continued success!

So I tally all of these transfers for 2019.For syndications (round numbers), I had 1 exit in 2019 that produced ~$6K of income and ~$20K of growth on my initial capital invested.