A Solo 401(k) is a fantastic tool for growing wealth with tax-sheltered retirement savings. When most people think about a self-directed IRA or 401(k) plan, they concentrate on the investment flexibility. Being able to invest in real estate, private placements,…
Rental property is one of the best assets to protect and grow your retirement savings. The principal of your IRA or 401(k) investment is secured by a real asset. There is the potential for income from adding value, appreciation over…
Smart investing is essentially about maximizing returns while minimizing risk. If you are investing your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) into rental property, one of the keys to minimizing risk is quality insurance. As a landlord, your IRA or 401(k)…
Making regular contributions to your self-directed Checkbook IRA is a great way to maximize the tax-savings of your plan. While most people focus on the fact that a self-directed IRA allows for a broad range of investment choices such as…
As we begin a new year, we can hopefully look in the rear-view mirror at the bleak reality that the coronavirus pandemic made of 2020. There are still many steps to recovery, but with vaccines now in use, we can…
If you are looking for a hands-off way to invest in commercial real estate with your Checkbook IRA or Solo 401(k), professionally managed funds may be worth evaluating. Private equity real estate funds are designed to help investors diversify into…
In the last half of 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission implemented two significant changes that will expand access to capital for business and allow a broader array of investors to participate in a variety of private offerings. These changes…
One of the main benefits of a Checkbook IRA or Solo 401(k) plan is that you get to choose the bank where plan funds are held. That bank is where the “checkbook” is held and becomes the operating account from…
When investing in rental property the use of debt-financing can be a valuable tool. An investor who borrows money can multiply the purchasing power of their capital to acquire more properties or properties of higher quality. So long as the…
Real estate debt funds have been gaining in popularity over the last decade. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, these types of funds have found a niche in the lending landscape. For investors with a self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k)…
