@Benjamin CookIf the 401k is from a former employer, it can be transferred to an IRA, or to a solo 401k if you are self-employed.

The good thing about this strategy is that when you refinance you don't have to come up with downpayment and closing costs can be financed into the loan.Open business lines of credit to finance quick purchases (that you can refinance) or downpayment: make sure that they are legit companies and don't charge upfront for application fees or transaction fees.Locate private lenders, like individuals looking to partner on deals to get higher ROIs, or institutional private lenders: these are companies or individuals using their IRAs to fund real estate deals.These are just some suggestions.

Areas that I am familiar with are the normal tax write off stuff and depreciation, 1031 exchanges, and self directed IRA.

I will lose my DPA but I think I can come up with 6k between my Roth IRA and some money owed to me. 

Gregg,you can set up a self-directed IRA or 401k, which in turn can be used to make alternative investments.

Living below my means and resisting temptations for years, let alone contributing to IRA account, I have accumulated some savings.

I also understood that that one of the disadvantages of using an IRA to invest in real estate is that you can't use depreciation to offset your income tax. 

its a nice niche , most of our folks use their solo K's and Ira's for the performers.

As an FYI, I'm aware of self-directed IRAs; however, that strategy does not align with my current real estate goals.

I am looking for some advice and comparisons between a Self-Directed IRA vs a Solo 401K.