C) try and acquire multiple properties in cheaper markets just as buy and holds?

I am a dental student graduating in less than a year, looking to get into a residency in a new place and hoping to acquire a property that I can live in and rent out! 

Real estate entrepreneurs were once investors, who have transitioned from solely investing in a few properties to creating a business acquiring multiple properties as their main source of income.

We have been working with Acquire Settlement for a while.

-You could save it, wait for your next project when you are able to acquire your next property.- You could loan it to someone or partner on a deal where you use that money to help fund downpayment or renovations.

We have made a lot of changes to automate our systems and outreach since acquiring this deal and we have picked up 4 more since with 3 currently under contract.

Some investors have chosen to acquire value add or move in ready that could use minimal updates.

From my experience in sourcing code violation cases from different areas of the country I can tell you that if the situation isn't remedied and it escalates the fines and liens will be levied against you the homeowner - not the tenant. 

Go commercial/private to get it off your credit and lower your dti, so acquiring the next property is easier. :)

I would take the money out of a retirement account if it makes sense.Yes - distribution from a retirement account will be subject to federal taxes, state taxes and penalties.However, it would be subject to federal/state taxes anyway when you take it out in the future.Therefore, the net difference is 'penalties'.If you can acquire a deal for less than 10% of FMV, you already stabilized your net worth.There is also a value in getting into real estate sooner(to learn).You may want to first see if you can do a loan against your retirement account first.Best of luck.