My biggest hurdle I am facing is focusing on reading all the info I see, I guess I'm getting overwhelmed and ready to get started but, I also know, Knowledge is Education and do not want to dive in and Im not ready.

Also, if you from an education program or looking to recruit for one, i am not interested.

I've been educating myself to buy and hold rental properties.

However, my question is simply this; would BP members consider this as a way to “leverage” the asset to get cash (tenant/buyer’s down payment) for another property investment?  

For me, it’s not about continually buying more and more and leveraging more and more.

Just wanted brainstorm to get an idea of how others have leveraged their time through using VA's.

@Jordan Slater I would first start educating yourself then decide what you want to do. 

The IRS doesn't care if you have leverage or not when you take deductions (unless it's IRA money).

Overall, if real estate is your thing - either because you've got experience or want to get experience - leveraging your IRA for real estate investment of any type (tax liens, notes, private lending, etc) - can be very rewarding.

There are so many great free educational resources online on the details of flipping (and saving on taxes), and even more on straightforward rentals.