In addition, these markets are seeing both home values and rents appreciate.Cash flow from a property will depend on your down payment.

Here's the deal: You don't need to withdraw and return the current security deposit just to collect the additional $100.

Keep in mind that strict rules apply, such as avoiding self-dealing, prohibited transactions, and personally benefiting from the property.If you’re not looking to involve your IRA directly in the property purchase, you could explore other creative financing strategies outside of your retirement account.

I see little benefit in the FHA as an option as long as the 5% conventional loans are available now.  

It will familiarize you with the basic terminology and benefits.

There are a lot of market-specific issues you'll have to grapple with and also, there are plenty of landmines in MFR on its own in CT that you'll have to be ready for, in addition to the nuances and complexities of developing something like this.

In our market it is important to make sure they are a licensed broker, carry adequate GL and worker's comp (and name you as additional insured).  

The intent of getting a sales agent license is to educate myself in Real Estate and create some additional income.If your relationship is such that you need to hide your license, you’d be better off with a different working relationship.  

I am using the tax benefit along with the principal pay down and appreciation to offset.

Half would be business, other half the primary benefit.