On another note, if you are looking to have access to some of the retirement funds without having to pay taxes, you could open a solo 401k plan, which can be directly invested in real estate, and then you can borrow some of the solo 401k funds.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

I plan to borrow under my LLC, but personally guarantee the loan.  

Chris Mason  and  Russell Brazil  ,I just read through some of the Guidelines regarding the HomeStyle® Renovation Mortgage ,It shows that you can use this Loan for Investment Properties  (  at a  85% LTV  )And it also states that there's a   Borrower “Do-ItYourself” Work (  Borrowers can perform the renovation work themselves at the lender’s discretion, provided that:  The Do-It-Yourself financing does not exceed 10% of the as-completed value.

I am now wanting to expand my portfolio further with more Buy and Hold Multi-Family Properties and was wondering if there are any recommendations for a Good Mortgage company out there, I am looking for a company that is used to dealing in Commercial Multi-Family properties and understands the difference between this type of lending over the STD Homeowners borrowing and one that can work over a number of US states. 

However, if you are self-employed (just part-time activity is required and you can still work for a full-time employer as well) you could open a solo 401k plan, transfer your IRA or former employer plan to the solo 401k plan, then borrow borrow from the solo 401k plan and use those proceeds to invest in real estate outside of the IRA or solo 401k plan.

A lot of clients we work with are new to columbus but have plenty of borrowing power and a lot of money to put to work. 

Borrowing capacity?

All I can say is... if my hard money debtors approached me today and asked to refinance their note, my first question to them would be: "Refinance as in pay off the note now with money you borrowed from someone else?"

The BRRR strategy I have read so much about.Questions/Concerns:If 200k is borrowed from family how would the hypothetical 6% interest be calculated?  

Some of my borrowers use August REI and OpenDoor Loan Servicing.