Hard Money Lending and a Self-Directed IRA
Many times, real estate developers hit a snag. They’ll get enough funding to start a construction project, but run into a cash crunch in the middle of it. Or they […]
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Investor vs. Custodian/Administrator Responsibilities With a Self-Directed IRA
Most IRA and 401(k) investors are used to having their hands held to some extent in the investment process. They work closely with financial advisors who carefully vet their investments […]
Nearly Half a Million Investors Choose Self-Directed IRAs – Here’s Why.
Self-Directed IRAs are nothing new. The Individual Retirement Arrangement goes back to the passage of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974. And while the vast majority of accounts […]
Three Misconceptions About Building Wealth Through a Real Estate IRA
Building wealth is a bit like dieting, in that everyone has different advice for you. “Cut up the credit cards,” personal finance gurus say, “and don’t buy that morning latte […]
Real Estate IRA Corner – Landlord Accused of Murdering Tenant. Don’t Make These Mistakes
Real Estate IRA owners and other landlords should pay close attention to a tragic incident that occurred in the Florida Keys. Ryan Wilder, a landlord from Winter Springs, Florida, is […]
Raw and Ranch Land Investing in a Self-Directed IRA
Many Americans dream of living out their retirement years under a big sky, in the great Western United States, where land plots big enough to run meaningful ranching, farming, timber […]
Penalty-Free Withdrawals and Hardship Distributions From a Self-Directed IRA
Rookies know the rules, they say; veterans know the exceptions. So it goes with a Self-Directed IRA: The normal situation is that anyone who wants to pull money out of […]
Real Estate IRA Investors Should Consider Self-Direction
Real estate investment trusts, or REITs, have been a staple of retirement account investing for many years. These securities have special tax advantages that are designed to maximize income to […]
Why Independent Contractors Should Consider a Self-Directed Solo 401k
Independent contractors should take note of the Self-Directed Solo 401k. The 401k is America’s most widely-adopted retirement plan – largely replacing the ever more elusive traditional pension plan as one […]
Self-Directed Solo 401k Eligibility
The Self-Directed Solo 401k is a top-notch retirement vehicle for certain small business owners and self-employed individuals and couples. With maximum combined contributions of up to $54,000 in 2017, the […]