The benefit of the Roth treatment is the tax-free growth you can earn while keeping the money working in the retirement plan.If your goal is to purchase a property personally, a 401k participant loan may be a better route, assuming you have access to such.As a self employed realtor, you may wish to explore the idea of a Solo 401k plan.  

One thing a lot of people don't think about is that, for many people your insurance costs will go up depending on what kind of (quality of) insurance you have through your employer so you'll need to factor that in. 

Have to make sure you get the accurate taxes and factor that in. 

I made certain to follow the usual psychological factors that help in business.

Settling down slower and or student loan debt are the two factors I see. 

Selling stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other publicly traded securities is not considered like-kind property to real estate and would not qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment.

(Big assumption, I know).I tried to find the Net Op income by applying a 20% vacancy factor, 2014 property taxes was $5,700, estimated maintenance $3,000 and insurance of $1,500.

(Big assumption, I know).I tried to find the Net Op income by applying a 20% vacancy factor, 2014 property taxes was $5,700, estimated maintenance $3,000 and insurance of $1,500.

., held for sale vs. rental) you will not qualify for 1031 Exchange treatment. 

So, our votes get factored?