Understanding Your Self-Directed Solo 401K : The Basics
If you’ve been reading this site, then you know about the benefits of self-directing your retirement account. You’ve read about 401(k) plans, Roth IRAs, and the like. You have all […]
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Five ‘Bad Assumptions’ Investors Make About Real Estate IRAs
“You know what happens when you assume, right?” This famous quote goes on to talk about the first three letters of the word “assume” and—well, you can probably fill in […]
Proposed New Rules Could Affect Self-Directed IRAs
The federal government has proposed tightening some rules that affect financial advisors who handle retirement planning for their services, including advisors who work with clients on Self-Directed IRAs, Self-Directed 401(k)s, […]
Honey, I Bought A Farm (With My Self-Directed IRA)
Lots has been written about the direct ownership of residential real estate using Self-Directed IRAs. But what about owning farmland? Is it possible to own a farm within your IRA? […]
Investing in Bank-Owned Real Estate in Your Self-Directed IRA
Real estate is booming – especially here in North Carolina and South Carolina. Which means a lot of people are looking for opportunities to get in while things are still […]
Being a Home-Town “Angel Investor” With Your Self-Directed IRA
There was a terrific article in Forbes earlier this year describing how a diverse community of ‘angel’ investors is finding profitable angel-level and venture capital-type opportunities right here in North […]
What Do Warren Buffett and Self-Directed IRA Owners Have in Common?
Warren Buffett, the venerable master investor and Chairman of the massive holding company Berkshire Hathaway has done a superb job of identifying undervalued companies over the years – and then […]
Should Real Estate IRA Owners Work With Agents?
Holding real estate within a Real Estate IRA is getting increasingly popular. Where it was once the near exclusive province of dedicated, hard-core real estate investors who also have had […]
8 Principles To Protect Your Real Estate IRA
IRAs enjoy tremendous statutory protection from lawsuits, creditors and bankruptcy. Under federal law, up to about $1.25 million in IRA assets, including Real Estate IRA assets, are exempt from the […]
Real Estate IRA Update: Green Homes Catching On in North Carolina
North Carolina Real Estate IRA owners and enthusiasts take note: Green construction and green-home certification programs are rapidly gaining traction here in the Tarheel State. According to a recent study […]