This way you can earn a commission(fyi need to be a licensed agent, so first meet that).

Apart from nominal interest earnings, I don't think I am losing anything if I have to wait a month or two. 

My Question is how should he go about taking the money out of his TSP, he is concerned that a withdrawal would add to the taxes he has to pay now, he could wait to withdraw till he retires in 5 years and is in a lesser tax bracket, because he will be earning about half of his current income once he is retired.What would you suggest the arrangement should be with someone bringing money to the deal?  

This allows you to meet the FHA requirements while still earning money. 

I pay the $2.99 for 3-day transfer (basically equates to interest they might earn).

But if you look at bottom of page 9 top of page 10, it clearly states property can't be contributed to the IRA but the funds can used to make the purchase which is what I said. as for holding it as a position, I was wrong I guess in theory if your IRA is large enough to purchase a property (which that word along has many meanings) you can sell what ya got to purchase it bearing in mind the strong limitations like the cash flow can't be another contribution because its passive income and IRA's as we know are funded with earned income or that this can't be personal property it has to be for an investment.

If you're thinking about considering brokering real estate transactions as a career, it needs to be treated as a career not a side business.There are a ton of niches in real estate and while they may not be common there are real estate brokerages who employ agents full-time with and without commission.The majority of agents though are independent contractors acting as 100% commission sales associates.

I do not like my job and I don't know where to begin in search of a new career.

Buyer's agents typically represent you at no cost (commission is oftentimes paid for by the seller) AND they'll give you MLS access, off-market deal access, transaction coordination, etc.Holding your license and gaining MLS access is associated with fees - MLS Dues, licensing fees, continuing education fees, broker desk fees, etc.On the other hand, if you are looking to monetize your licensee status by helping folks buy and sell RE, you can earn extra income and potentially make this a career.I began as a part-time agent and was able to quit my 9-5 job after about 18 months.Best of luck to you moving forward!

As you earn their trust/respect, they'll open up to working with you.Keep the BP community posted on your progress!