Since I’ve been lurking for quite a while I figured it was finally time to introduce myself and make a post to see if you knowledgeable folks could share your wisdom and help me break down some of these ideas and concepts so that I can figure out the best plan to move forward with.Bit of background about me:31 years oldSingle (in a relationship but unmarried)20k student loan debt, no other debt 70k saved (20k more in Roth IRA but probably wouldn't want to touch that since it's for retirement)Stable full time office job - 70k/year 790 credit score Located in the greater Boston area of MACurrently renting and do not own any property Now that you have a little bit of background, I was hoping I could get advice on the best way to get started with something.

That vehicle requires that the retirement-funded business be an active trade or business, not passive holdings.  

The vast majority of the owners self-manage them as a part-time/retirement job and are older.

I was only able to do so because I retired two years ago.

I don't want to quit my job anytime soon.. but I want to supplement my ability to retire earlier, rather than later.

As an owner-only business retirement plan, the Solo 401(k) has higher contribution limits, allowing you to build your savings on the front end as well as providing investment flexibility.

After that I talked about it as a portion of someone’s portfolio for retirement investing.  

I’m currently searching properties and markets in my state to find a stable investment property to buy.

We are looking to get into Real Estate as a means of supplementing our retirement income down the line.

New-build properties, engineers moving, baby boomers retiring, makes the entire stretch a good formula.