Rental property is one of the most popular investment choices for self-directed IRA and solo 401(k) plan holders.
Owning rental property allows you to put the principal of your retirement savings into a solid asset that provides monthly cash flow as well as the potential for appreciation. Whether you administer the property yourself or hire a property manager, the key to success for your investment is well-managed properties. Since most investors aren’t professional property managers, however, the idea of administering all the aspects of a rental property can be an overwhelming prospect. How should you decide what kind of property to purchase? What markets are the best for rentals? What costs will be involved? We can help answer these common questions.
This section of our blog guides you through the property management side of real estate investing so that you can make the best choices for your investment. Popular blog post topics include tips for maximizing profits and minimizing vacancy rates, how to attract, screen and keep the best tenants, the importance of regular property inspections, and more.
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In our previous blog, 4 Rental Property Expenses to Expect, we talked about what kind of expenses to expect when you invest in a rental property with your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k). Making thorough calculations before you decide to…
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When your Self Directed IRA or Solo 401(k) owns rental property, regular property inspections are a critical piece of ensuring your investment’s long term success. Inspections help you keep tabs on the condition of the property over time, how a particular tenant…
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Rental property and private mortgages are some of the most popular investments for Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401(k) plans. As we speak with several hundreds of investors each month and participate in online investor forums, we are frequently asked which…
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Rental property can be an excellent investment option for your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) plan since real estate is a solid asset not subject to the whims of the news cycle, and it can produce consistent year-over-year returns for…
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Imagine your ideal experience as a long-term rental property owner: rents flow in, repairs get made, costs are minimized, solid tenants move in and stick around, when something does go wrong it’s quickly dealt with. Sound impossible? Achieving top performance…
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When a rental property sits vacant for weeks on end, it can drag down your investment portfolio and eat at your retirement income. That’s why, to minimize vacancy rates and get the most out of your IRA rental property, it’s…
Managing your rental real estate portfolio can seem like a daunting task. Historically, things like tenant screening, bookkeeping, and managing rent payments have been complicated processes that made running your investment properties a frustrating chore. The property-management software of just…
Using your self-directed IRA or Solo 401(k) capital to invest in real estate can be a great way to secure your retirement future. You get to control your own retirement funds, choose your own investment properties, and avoid all the…
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With demand for rental property units increasing across the United States, investors who are looking to leverage a real estate IRA or self-directed IRA can see a large return on investment. Investors who utilize a property manager to oversee their…
Investing in a rental property near your home isn’t always practical. If you live in an area with a high cost of living or a sagging rental market, for example, the opportunities for making a solid real estate investment in…