A self-directed IRA is unique in having a different transaction model, and opening up the possibility to invest in to a diverse range of assets such as real estate, private placements, and more. When it comes to the basic concepts…
Property flipping is one of the more popular investment interests for those considering a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) retirement plan. Over the last several years, the opportunity to flip houses at a considerable profit has remained strong in many…
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…
A vacant property doesn’t generate income. This rather obvious point is a key and often overlooked piece of any successful rental strategy for your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) plan. Whether you’ve just acquired a new property and are looking for…
An Inherited IRA is an account structure that allows a beneficiary to manage an inheritance that was passed down to them through an IRA or 401(k) account. If you’ve inherited an IRA as a beneficiary, it’s up to you to…
More and more Americans are forgoing the morning commute to the office in exchange for a freelancing career. Over 36% of Americans are freelancers, and that number is estimated to rise to over 50% in 10 years if the growth of gig workers across…
One of the most consistently popular investment choices for IRA investors is real estate. Many retirement investors put their personal knowledge and experience with real estate to grow their retirement savings. And a big part of what makes an IRA real…
If you qualify as a self-employed entrepreneur and your business has no full-time employees, the Solo 401(k) is a fantastic self-directed retirement plan option. A Solo 401(k) isn’t really a distinct type of retirement plan. It’s a specific implementation of a…
There are many factors that can impact the profitability of a rental property owned by your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k). While location, amenities, purchase price and prevailing rents are all important, a huge impact on your property’s bottom line…
Safeguard’s Brian Eastman was invited by The Real Estate CPA Brandon Hall to present on the topic of using tax-sheltered self-directed IRA and 401(k) plans for investing in real estate. In this introductory webinar, Mr. Eastman touched on many of…
