I have a general question in regards to a company that allows investors to buy metal containers through and IRA.

@Alan FrancisMany our our IRA clients invest in Florida land trusts so it makes sense.

OR... can all the funds be pulled from one IRA account?

I have some money in Roth's and IRA's, the principle which could be used to pay off some of the notes on my existing portfolio.

KCLend.com  (Britton or Doug - they are wholesalers too.)InvestorsChoiceFunding.com  (Scott - can also help you with Self Directed IRA questions)MerchantsMtg.com  (Susan)The above are the Hard Money lenders who attend our reia group meetings every month, we also have a room full of private lenders who lend to people they get to know.

Can anyone help me with information using your IRA (Roth) for real estate investing?

@Sam HarrisSince you are looking to grow your funds for retirement, if you have IRA funds those can also be invested in real estate through a self-directed IRA.See following: https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-iras-investments

(Partner is licensed & qualified to do so) I know it is considered a prohibited transaction for someone using their Self Directed IRA to manage, but unclear whether this rule applies to a partner that used their own Non Self Directed IRA funds.

Its a little more advanced but they are perfect for a self-directed IRA. 

However, this fund is pretty small - big enough for a downpayment (maybe 20% for a small purchase)2) The other spouse, currently full-time employed, sets up a Self Directed IRA - pulling funds from former employers' 403b accounts, as well.