I want to buy a 2nd property. I am about to turn 65, and live on SS and dividends from stocks in a taxable account that I purchased eons ago. I really don't want to sell stocks creating a bigger tax consequence. I have pre-qualified for a mortgage based on that income. I was thinking I'd use the mortgage for half and Roth funds for the other half. Any thoughts? Thanks. My current net worth is at little over 50% invested thru taxable accounts, 35% Roth, and remainder IRA. I've had most of my stocks since the 80's so I would not have any losses to offset gains.