Should I Raid My Retirement Plan to Buy Real Estate?

Kimiko is dismayed that the asset allocation books she’s read led her down a path to an underperforming portfolio heavy in ex-US stock investments. Where should she go from here?
Julie and her husband dream of owning a vacation rental in the Denver area even though the math doesn’t add up. It seems like everyone around can make it work though. What’s missing?
Casey is excited to build his real estate portfolio and purchase his third rental property. He’s also worried that his plan to fund the purchase with his 457 Plan is flawed. What should he do?
Former financial planner Joe Saul-Sehy and I tackle these three questions in today’s episode.
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[@koopa6519]

Important to note that 457(b) plans cannot be withdrawn from unless you separate from your employer, so the proposed question likely isn't even an option here given that he indicated he was staying with the employer for 10 years.

[@stemikger]

Paula is great!! She is so darn gorgeous!!