If you’re investing your self-directed retirement plan in rental properties, tenant turnover is a part of the process. Successful investors know how to quickly and efficiently execute the turnover process and maximize profits as a result. The more time a…
Real estate syndications have been a rapidly growing investment class in the last several years and are very popular with self-directed retirement plan investors. The concept of pooling investors to purchase a large property isn’t new. But until recently access…
Investing in mortgages with a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) is very popular. There is good reason for this popularity. There is a wide availability of quality note investments that can generate solid returns. Your IRA can invest principal in…
Investing in tax liens and deeds can be a great way to aggressively grow your retirement savings. When done properly, tax-lien investing can produce above-average returns on a consistent basis. Tax liens & tax deeds also have the advantage of…
If you’ve been studying self-directed retirement plans, you’ve likely stumbled on the fact that a Solo 401(k) plan is widely considered to be the best available program. With a self-directed Solo 401(k), you have the best of both worlds in…
Investing in real estate requires working with contractors and tradespeople. Having the best possible contractors on your team is a real key to success. Whether you need to fully rehab a newly acquired property or just have a little work…
A lot of investors learn about the potential of investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA, and immediately gravitate toward property flipping. There’s good reason for this, as a well-executed flip can be a very profitable venture and a…
NOTE: Passage of the SECURE Act in 2019 renders this strategy obsolete. With the new law, one can establish a Solo 401(k) up until the date of the tax-filing deadline of the sponsoring employer, including extensions. This plan can then…
Using a professional property manager can be a great way to maintain a rental property portfolio in your self-directed IRA or 401(k) plan. Staying hands-off is critical for IRA investors, considering the IRS rules against self-dealing that prohibit sweat equity.…
Investing in crowdfunded ventures can be a great way to put your self-directed retirement plan to work. As we discussed in prior articles on the topic, these opportunities have many benefits — including the ability to invest with smaller amounts…
