Updated 1/25/2019 (TJCA tax rate changes) In our Real Estate 201 introductory blog, we looked at the basics of flipping property as a viable investment strategy for your self-directed IRA or 401(k) plan, and indicated the three primary options for…
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Flipping real estate through a self-directed ira can be a lucrative investment strategy if implemented and carried out correctly. Our latest infographic looks at three different options to flip property with a real estate ira, flipping with the plan, utilizing…
Millennials are in a bit of a bind when it comes to home ownership. More than two-thirds would rather own a home than rent, but sluggish wage growth coupled with student loan debt has prevented about half the nation’s second-largest…
Managing a college town rental property has its own unique rhythm. Students flood in during the fall and rush out once summer hits. Most of them change housing every year, so you can expect a high turnover rate. To maximize…
College towns get a lot of attention for being popular places to party. But what many people don’t realize is that they’re also profitable places to invest. CNN Money called them “real estate investors’ best-kept secret.” So what makes college…
In a recent article we discussed the critical layer of asset protection afforded by the Checkbook IRA LLC structure. While it is great that the LLC entity in this plan format shields the IRA and the IRA account holder from…
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Our latest infographic looks at the power of leverage through a Self-Directed IRA or Real Estate IRA. We compare two potential investment paths one could take, purchasing a rental property in all cash, or taking out a non-recourse mortgage through…
If you have or are contemplating establishing a self directed IRA plan, one of the topics you should consider is asset protection. A self directed IRA, with its expanded options for investment choices, can be a great tool for creating…
Purchasing investment property is an excellent option for self-directed IRA holders, since real estate investing can offer greater stability and potential for long-term growth than the stock market. In order to put your IRA capital to its most productive use,…
Updated 1/25/2019 Let’s start with the good news. An IRA can use a mortgage to purchase real estate. Yes, you can leverage your IRA dollars to receive a higher rate of return by using other people’s money. When most folks…
