I recently came across this "FHA construction to permanent Loan" option which seems almost too good to be true, so I wanted to get some input on how this works and where I might be able to find a lender.

I meant not to live on but solely to withdraw, pay the tax and invest in RE.I am trying to decide if I should draw out everything from tax deferred retirement account, pay the tax and invest in RE (move into Roth as another option)before I hit RMD point.Hoping to hear from those who have walked the walk and share actual experience of their success/roadblocks. 

Driving for dollarsHow and on what platform do I let them know I am looking?

You can use many LTR platforms to collect rents for MTR, or even create and manage leases.

I don't know anyone there personally doing it like we do, but it's something to consider.The other option, of course, is to just try and bump up your expected monthly cost from 10% to something like 12% - 15%.

Is there any other options I can use?

Hello! There is some land near where I live that came up for sale. I feel like I remember hearing one of the podcast or somewhere that the appraised value of timber on the land can be used as down payment for purchasi...

Hey @Jacob Lopez - I personally use the MLS and rentometer.There are some Chicago specific rental platforms like domu.Are you saying that you have found the US Dept of Housing to be inaccurate?

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You will find some sound advice on this platform.