While I won't have enough to buy real estate, I have more than enough to engage in private lending.The fees for setting up and maintaining an SDIRA are higher than a "normal" IRA, but I believe that the income the money will generate will make up for it, after the initial year.Withdrawing the money and taking the tax hit would be my last resort, but if you are aware of the penalties and taxes that come with such a transaction and you are ok with the amount of those, it is your money.The key in my mind is to see which option fits with your overall financial picture and your goals in real estate.Good luck and I hope this helps.Ed

Please message me pictures of work you have done if you are a contractor and what you are able to fix and do.

I don't have any pictures of inside units yet but as far as I know there's no major problems with the house.

It will also send a link that shows pictures of everything the contractor is buying.

I have been riding around JAX in the northside, west side and soon Arlington area to find what seems to be vacant houses and getting a picture with address.

It's more of a data point to be used as part of an overall picture - definitely not a deciding factor for us.

I think you're missing the big picture.

However, I recently just started putting a lock on the door and having the prospect send me a picture of their driver's license.

Sorry for the ramble - I just think it's important to look at the big picture behind the numbers when analyzing a potential investment.

@Tim GilmanIt sounds like you have already done quite a bit right and are well ahead of other people your age.Your questions are good and complex and it is difficult to provide the best advice without seeing your total picture.