On a different note, please view my new posting about our current venture:  https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/12/topics/663...As always, your input is greatly appreciated!

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@Wendell TorreyThis is a popular topic with many related forum threads here on BP.The first thing to understand is that one does not use an IRA to fund their own real estate investing. 

Here's a link. https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/65...It's on the 2nd Monday each month.You'll find all kinds of people, including some that are doing exactly what you're targeting, keep their job, and pick up a few rentals along the way.

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Many members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate brokerage, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty cool discounts on various products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t checked it out already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their awesome podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/

Many members are experts in their respective fields related to real estate investing, whether that is real estate brokerage, wholesaling, flipping, buy and hold, lending, self-directed IRA and Solo 401k investing, or tax and legal guidance.There are some pretty cool discounts on various products and services offered as Perks to BP members that you might want to check out: https://www.biggerpockets.com/perks/proIf you haven’t checked it out already, the Bigger Pockets blog features links to their awesome podcast and many great articles: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/

(Here's an article on it: https://www.bankrate.com/banking/checking/cant-deposit-cash-into-someone-elses-account-these-are-your-options/.) 

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