If I could show you greater assurances than what Wall Street and Merril Lynch could give you, would you be open to seeing for yourself the real gains you can earn on your existing funds?

A little bit about me:I currently work full time in the operations accounting department of a large pension fund.

I did look into the buyers equity fund and they have an idea that fits right into investing in other property with-out tying me up in what I am currently doing.

My plan would be to get hard money loans for the property and use Lowe's account and credit cards to fund the repair cost.

Has anyone used 1st Quick Funding, a New York-based private (hard money) lender?

Not a problem if its in good shape, but rough properties may be a problem.And, the end buyer will need to fund the rehab somehow.

I'd pay as you go.Always keep a rainy day fund.

I agree an active business inside of the 401k would incur UBIT.Since I deal mostly with RE investors I like the no solo 401k UBIT exemption for debt financed income.Also, the borrowing privilege has helped several people to fund their personal real estate investing.Hmm...I used the wrong term in my post?!

I used to do just mutual funds particularly REITs, but then I thought it'd be more fun to do the real thing as I'd have more control.

There are many lenders that will give you acquisition and rehab funds.