It may be a game changer, and one of those deals where you hear everyone say "You can't do that".  

There are some good calculators on the web such as the following that will help you rough the numbers for such comparisons, but you should always consult with your licensed tax advisor before doing a Roth conversion as there are so many factors specific to your individual situation that come into play.Roth IRA Conversion CalculatorAs for flipping houses in an IRA (Roth or Traditional) this is something that you can do so long as you keep your involvement administrative in nature.  

My name is Joe and I just signed up for BP pro last night during Brandon's web cast.I need help already.

The key was watching Steve do what he did, uninterrupted.Good skill in your desire to take your game to the next level.  

There is no room for error here as you can get wiped out with a single bid if you are not careful.I do not mean to scare anyone out there I just think that for new investors there are much safer ways to get in the game. 

Nigel Johnson PM me for a contract and a quick discussion on your game plan.

If the deal is too thin to support a hard money loan and/or there is not enough borrower skin in the game to recoup your capital if things go awry, then you can lose money just like any other investment where capital is put at risk to earn a return. 

Feel free to Pm if I can help answer any questions.Guess a game plan I would follow would beGoals Education Getting you Financial picture in order to jump in.Sincerely Alex

I would love to build connections with current investors in San Diego to learn first hand more about this game we are choosing to play to provide housing for people and make some money ourselves! 

Personally, I wouldn't invest w/ a first-time lead who has no "skin in the game", and prefer that even seasoned deal sponsors have aligned interests via their equity investment.