It's actually the other way right if we're talking generalities.If we're threading a needle, then almost always RE over stocks.

If you think you missed the boat on silver then look at mining stocks.  

I'm considering taking out a loan against my 401 K to make it happen and selling some stocks.

Expanding on this - do either of your employers offer a stock purchase program?

As I got closer to retirement I needed to re-balance my total stock market index funds and increase the amount in my less volatile asset bucket.

I get 10-15% return in stock market each year so I don't really want to purchase with cash.

Plus rates are also not amazing.Or possibly jumbo portfolio loan, because I also have $300K in equity in my primary home and $1M in the stock market.

Most of the housing stock in Helen are rentals, so I suspect many of agent in and around Helen/Cleveland area sell rentals. 

I have 20k in a Roth in stocks or funds, 12k in a traditional ira in stocks and an additional 6k in stocks.

Crime patterns, school zones, and tenant demand play a big role.Tenant quality and turnover trends — Certain areas and price points see higher turnover, which can quickly impact cash flow.Older housing stock and maintenance expectations — Many properties require updates or ongoing repairs that out-of-state investors often underestimate.Eviction execution and local process — Mississippi law is generally landlord-friendly, but local knowledge is key to handling issues efficiently.Curious to hear from other Jackson investors.