Interesting @Jim K.

Whether you qualify, or not, I don't know. j/k, I know that wasn't your question.😀 

k) qualifying TBers in Lease Options ( DTI, FHA and VA and HUD programs)?

@Steve K.

Tenant in a SFR should also be responsible for lawn care and snow removal.I don't think that Zestimates are worth the electrons used to display them on your computer monitor.

@Aaron K.

Double check with whoever manages your 401(k), because they will have certain requirements for this as well. 

I was thinking of adding some section 8/gov't assisted programs to my portfolio.Originally posted by @Randall K.

Neither of us have any control over that.Vanguard is calling for 5% returns going forward-way less than the historical average.In my mind, you’re reply is correct-taxes will be higher when you’re 59 1/2, and taking the hit is better now.With that being said, you can take a loan for the same $100k, which has no short term tax risks, puts you in the same boat you’re in now-taxes at withdrawal, and if you “break even” on the duplexes after paying off your 401(k) loan, an argument can be made you’re actually ahead by doing this-since you’re paying yourself back.In the interest of full disclosure, I loaned out all that I could from my 401(k) back in February/March with the passage of the Cares act, so I have taken from the sacred cow and have no regrets.Research 401(k)aos by Andy Tanner-I’m pretty sure it’s a free download.Good luck, and happy new year!

@Michael K Gallagher Thanks man !