That portion would be subject to tax.If you do decide to choose real estate within your IRA or a SOLO 401k you should consider using a custodian that specializes in alternative investments in retirement vehicles such as Provident Trust Group that can help you navigate through the nuances.. 

Purchase price: $50,000 Cash invested: $50,000 I represent an investment group based in Southern California that is acquiring properties in Detroit using a "Flip & Hold" investment strategy that involves three related companies (flip company, buy and hold company, and lending company) as part of a "closed sales system", where every house we buy has a guaranteed buyer.Our target project cost is $50,000 all in, with ARV of at least $60,000 that rents for a minimum of $1,000 per month, targeting section 8 tenants.

I have noticed that many appraisers are using a mix of new and old comps (like 2+ years ago) because they think the last two years of the market have been a ridiculous bull run.

Therefore, most home sellers prefer using a real estate agent over the for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) option.So, what are the benefits of hiring a real estate agent rather than selling a home on your own?

-I am using a realtor to make offers, and have not made any seller-financed offers yet.

A big mistake I made in the past was using a "Realtor" to help me find investment properties in Las Vegas.

We are starting a new LLC to purchase a rental property using a DSCR loan.

I'd suggest either using a CPA or utilizing someone you may already know to walk through your tax situation before you hand off your return.

I don't like using a HELOC.

Also, could you add the pros and cons of using a strategy like this?