![6 Prohibited Transactions To Avoid With Self-Directed IRAs [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/internal-revenue-service.jpg)
One of the principal benefits of self-directed IRA and Solo 401(k) accounts is their flexibility, which allows for investments in diverse asset classes. With this added flexibility, however, comes added responsibility. It is important to understand IRS guidelines for the…
The last several years have seen a boom in small business owners age 50 and over launching second careers and pursuing their own passions. Often referred to as encore entrepreneurs, this fast-growing segment is nearly twice as likely as millennials to…
![Real Estate Vs. Stocks—Why Real Estate Wins: Part 2 [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/8347635918_a8d34eb1a0_z-1-e1455735789727.jpg)
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…
![Investing In Real Estate With Tax Lien Purchases [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/11477985596_c784fd104c_z-e1455736184593.jpg)
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…
Last month we took a look at what 2017 may hold in store for real estate investors. We identified several major trends that will shape the profile of investment real estate, including; a continuing increase in demand from Millennial…
As real estate investors, we need to look at both short-term and long-term cycles and trends, as well as national, regional and local market dynamics when evaluating opportunity and risk. We also need to make some (hopefully educated) guesses about…
![Funding Your Business With A 401(k): The Benefits And Risks [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/pexels-photo-7-e1509488268819.jpg)
It’s something your father’s 401(k) couldn't do: fund a business of your choice. A ROBS plan (Rollovers as Business Start-Up) is an innovative way to fund your own small business using your existing IRA or 401(k) funds. Read on to…
We’ve been focusing on house flipping as an investment strategy for self-directed IRA and 401(k) plans of late. The current economic and demographic factors in many parts of the country continue to provide great flipping opportunities. For this article, we…
![How Successful Investors Make The Most Of A Real Estate IRA [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/14949021182_2d2128443a_z.jpg)
Although self-directed IRAs are considered a niche market, they are quickly gaining popularity, especially among investors who are hoping to diversify retirement portfolios. Self-directed IRAs allow for a broad range of investments, as they can include alternative assets such as…
![Real Estate 201: Flipping Property With Your Self-Directed IRA [CHECKLIST]](https://ira123.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/2527592163_61cc72e750_z.jpg)
Flipping property is an increasingly appealing strategy for many investors. Thanks to the economic recovery and accompanying rebound in home prices, as well as the slowdown in new-home construction, flipping is a prime investment opportunity in many markets across the…
