i want to buy a retirement home with self directed ira funds. how can i do this without taking the money out and paying tax on the withdrawal amount?

I would not presume to advise you on what you should do, but if it were me, I would address the source of moisture, remove all affected soft surfaces and treat all other areas with a 50/50 bleach/water, let dry and apply at least one more time.

When interviewing them, what are some red flag answers that would have you running the other direction or even just a bit concerned? 

When interviewing them, what are some red flag answers that would have you running the other direction or even just a bit concerned?

If you don't have the time to devote to commuting, then maybe you guys should rethink being active investors in direct real estate. 

View report*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.Offer price $140k, estimated repairs $25k.

*This link comes directly from our calculators, based on information input by the member who posted.

In order to find it I used a combination of direct mail and bandit signs which I have to say still work plenty well regardless of the new move towards online marketing but that is another story.

Upon sale of a property depreciation recapture applies to the amount allowed or allowable meaning if you didn't take depreciation you will still have to pay the recapture on what you could've taken. 

You can read about it directly from HUD in the Keating Memo that was written in 1998 under President Bill Clinton.You have to justify your reasoning.