Readers are advised to seek professional advice.

However, it is important to consult with a legal professional or tax advisor to ensure that this arrangement is feasible and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Recommendation would be to have a professional look over your situation. 

Identify a target cash-on-cash return, and divide $180k by that amount to see how many properties you'll need.Wish you the best in your REI journey!

A 401K loan would probably be your best bet since any interest you pay on the loan usually goes back into your 401K account so it's essentially interest-free.If that's not an option here's an interesting article about different funding options using retirement accounts: https://www.moneycrashers.com/401k-ira-withdrawal-...I'm not a tax or accounting professional and you should probably talk to one to get the best mitigation of potential tax liabilities.

Welcome to this incredible journey!

You'll have chances to put what you've learned into practice and work with other real estate professionals as your real estate career develops.

I'm curious what experiences people have had taking tax deductions as a non-professional REI.

Hello BiggerPocket Community,I had a little break in my investing journey, but now I'm back in the game. 

Every tactic has advantages and considerations of its own.Keep in mind that investing in real estate is a journey, and obstacles are commonplace.