The unique advantage your self-directed IRA or solo 401(k) plan offers is the power to truly diversify and invest in what you know.
Some of the alternate investment options for your self-directed retirement plan include assets such as real estate, precious metals, trust deeds and private placements and cryptocurrencies.
Since most mainstream brokerages and banks do not offer investment services in these categories, many investors are unaware of them. These types of assets are worth examining and can provide principal security as well as the potential for income and appreciation in value. In order to decide which strategies will be the best fit for your financial goals, it is important to have all the necessary tools and accurate information to make those decisions.
In this section of our blog, you will find a series of articles containing useful information regarding alternative investment options for your self-directed IRA or solo 401(k) plan. The wide range of topics includes comparing real estate investing with the stock market, allowable and excluded investment options, investing in non-performing notes, and more.
Part of the perks of being an IRA investor is having the power to put your money where your heart is. With a self-directed IRA or solo 401(k), supporting the causes you care about and saving for retirement don’t have to be…
In October of last year, we noted that 2017 was a watershed year for Bitcoin and a handful of cryptocurrencies. As we roll into 2018, virtual currency assets are exploding in value, and the asset class continues to draw the…
2017 is likely to be considered the watershed year for cryptocurrencies, which have become an exceedingly hot investment asset class. Since the creation of Bitcoin in 2009 it has largely been an obscure interest of an exclusively tech-savvy audience. This…
During the last few years, investing in crowdfunding opportunities has become a popular way for self-directed IRA and Solo 401(k) holders to put money to work. The concept of crowdfunding – or raising capital for a venture by securing small…
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Rental property and private mortgages are some of the most popular investments for Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401(k) plans. As we speak with several hundreds of investors each month and participate in online investor forums, we are frequently asked which…
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In our first blog in this two-part series, we talked about why investing in rental properties can be a better strategy for deploying your self-directed retirement plan capital than risking it in the stock market. We also covered some of…
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Despite the continuing recovery of the United States housing market since the 2008 downturn, foreclosure rates remain high. As foreclosures accumulate, so do unpaid property taxes. This presents an opportunity to investors who are willing to consider investing in property…
When planning for retirement, most people turn to the stock market as an effective long-term investment. But while stocks may be the most common tools for building a retirement portfolio, they’re not the only options—nor are they always the most…
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Since the housing market decline in 2008, many potential home buyers have been forced to become renters, causing an increase in rental rates nationwide and creating many opportunities for investors. Real estate markets are currently on the mend, but foreclosure…
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Before you invest in real estate with a Self-Directed IRA, it’s important to take proper steps to research and implement an investment strategy. Diversifying across different property types, investment types and markets will help reduce your risks and protect your…
