A Guide to Retirement Diversification and Self-Directed IRAs, Part I
You’ve seen us throw this word around a lot – “diversification.” But what does it mean and, more importantly, how can you include it in your retirement investment strategy? How […]
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Six Tips for a Successful Real Estate IRA
Okay, so you’re convinced. You don’t only believe that real estate is a great investment – and one of those investments that helps you diversify your portfolio – but you […]
When is the Best Time to Invest in a Self-Directed IRA?
Many of us want to beat the market. Self-Directed IRA investors look for profit in many different areas. And for good reason. In 2008-2009, the market crash had a lot […]
Real Estate IRA Update: Friendliest States for Landlords
All men are created equal. But not all states, as far as Real Estate IRA investors are concerned. This is especially true for those who hold rental property in their […]
LLC and Partnership Advantages in a Self-Directed IRA
When most people think about investing in LLCs and partnerships, they usually exclude the possibility of doing it through a Self-Directed IRA. IRAs, they figure, are meant for market-based investments […]
Little-Known Retirement Investment Alternatives Available Through Self-Directed IRAs
Most people are not aware of the alternative investments allowed in Self-Directed IRAs. When most people talk about retirement investing, they’re talking about just a handful of investment types. Stocks, […]
Improvements in Negative Equity Situation Spell Opportunity for Real Estate IRA Owners
It’s been a cold, dark, lonely winter, as George Harrison sang. But the sun seems to be gradually coming out. According to the Zillow Q1 2015 Negative Equity Report, the […]
Self-Directed IRAs – The Problem With ‘Safe’ Retirement Withdrawal Rates
Self-Directed IRA owners know that, for many years, financial planners have bandied about the number ‘4 percent’ as the default ‘safe withdrawal rate’ for a retirement portfolio. That is, the […]
Early Withdrawals from Self-Directed IRAs
When Congress invented the IRA as we know it – way back in 1974, with the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, or ERISA – they wanted to ensure that people […]
Rise In Foreclosures Means More Opportunities for Real Estate IRA Investors
A recent report from real estate industry data clearinghouse and analysis firm RealtyTrac says that foreclosures are up nationwide. Way up. Overall, RealtyTrac’s analysts report that over 125,875 homes were […]