Investing in notes secured by real property can be a great way to diversify your retirement portfolio in a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) plan. There are various types of notes that can provide attractive returns, including longer term private…
If you know someone with a great idea needing capital for a start-up, or a successful businessperson in your network who is looking for expansion funding, your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(K) plan might be able to participate in the…
Self-directed IRA and Solo 401(k) plans offer tremendous flexibility and investment choice. When you have a wide range of options, you can choose to invest in what you know best. What better way to protect and grow your retirement…
Owning income-producing real estate in your self-directed IRA is a great way to diversify and build wealth. Real estate is a solid asset with value cycles that are largely decoupled from the stock market and the daily news cycle. A…
A Self-Directed Solo 401(k) plan is a fantastic way to save for your retirement future. With a self-directed plan you can protect and grow your nest egg with a wide variety of investment types like real estate, venture capital, and…
Every investment comes with risks. Usually, the higher those risks are, the higher the potential yield. Real estate notes offer an advantage over many other types of investments in that they’re secured by a lien on the property in…
A Checkbook IRA is a great tool for unlocking your retirement plan and taking control of your investments. Whether deployed as an IRA LLC or IRA Trust, the point of the structure is to give you as the IRA account…
When you operate a Solo 401(k) plan that is truly self-directed, you act as the plan administrator. In that role, it is your responsibility to manage IRS filings, including Form 5500-EZ, Annual Return of a One-Participant Retirement Plan. With a…
Many of the most stable and best performing types of real estate investment opportunities pose a problem. They are expensive. While apartments, medical office complexes, and industrial facilities can all produce consistent and above average returns, most investors do not…
Here at Safeguard Advisors, we have been helping individuals use self-directed IRA and Solo 401(k) plans to invest in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies since 2015. One of the key benefits of a self-directed retirement plan is the ability to invest…
