If you're contributing less than the $23,500 then the difference can be put into the Solo 401k plus the profit sharing.

As you begin your REI journey here is one tip I have for you:Use this website as you are trying to narrow down the places you want to invest in. https://www.areavibes.com/Its awesome because it gives you a "total livability score" & you can compare different zip codes & streets to others. 

For instance if this is a $10M portfolio that's levered with loans totaling $9.1M, there's no equity that can be pulled but if this is a $1M portfolio with $100K of debt, its a different story.

I have lived in Truckee for over 23 years and understand the pain you can go through dealing with a local government where the answer you received on Monday is different than the answer you receive on Tues, Wed, Thur & maybe even Friday if anyone is working.

I won't overwhelm you with all of the different terminologies but begin researching these concepts.All the best!

They were priced differently.

The 2008 timeframe was different and in situations a lot harder than now, but this market will shape a lot of investors that found their new market, product to focus on, and/or to dive in deeper when times get tough.   

So, when investing in areas they don’t really know, investors should research the different property Class submarkets.

I have a slightly different perspective than most.

How long it takes to be financially ready is different for everyone.