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SUMMARY:Navigating Legal Pitfalls in Self-Directed IRAs: Essential Procedures and Risks
DESCRIPTION:American IRA will be hosting Brian Elam\, founder of Innovative Closing Solutions and a licensed North Carolina Real Estate Attorney since 1999. Brian is here to navigate the often-confusing legal procedures and pitfalls of Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRA). \nWith experience spanning over 10\,000 real estate closings\, Brian will explain how SDIRA transactions should be properly structured and executed. He will cover the general SDIRA process\, highlight irreversible legal pitfalls such as prohibited transactions\, and clarify who is legally authorized to sign investment and closing documents so you can avoid mistakes that could jeopardize your retirement account. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nThe Procedures: General SDIRA legal processes you need to anticipate.\nThe “Third Rails”: Specific\, irreversible legal pitfalls (prohibited transactions) to avoid at all costs.\nThe Execution: Who is legally required to sign the necessary documents?\n\nRegister to Access: \n\nEarly Access Recording.\nA First Look at What’s in The Works.\nGet Expert Answers.\n\nSave the Date: January 7th at 12:00 PM ET
URL:https://americanira.com/event/navigating-legal-pitfalls-in-self-directed-iras-essential-procedures-and-risks/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T120000
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SUMMARY:Stop Chasing Investors: The Repeatable System That Raised $44M in 8 Years
DESCRIPTION:American IRA will be hosting John Ford\, founder and CEO of Bel Air Lending and a seasoned real estate entrepreneur. Since 2018\, John has facilitated more than 550 loans totaling over $120 million\, rehabilitated 50+ homes\, and built 60+ residences. In his session\, “Bel Air Lending — How I Did It: Raising $44 Million in 8 Years\,” John shares a repeatable fundraising system built around a concise “Credibility Kit” of track record documentation and investor-ready materials. \nJohn will walk attendees through step-by-step outreach strategies and practical checklists\, including how to build a targeted prospect list\, approach top contacts\, distribute investor packets\, gather feedback\, and leverage referrals. He will also share sample materials and scripts that can be adapted to individual fundraising efforts. Additionally\, John explains how Bel Air Lending protects investor capital through an attorney-managed trust structure and layered net worth between borrowers and lenders. He supports his approach with the firm’s performance record: over $126 million in loans originated\, a reported minimum 10% annualized return for eight consecutive years\, and no principal or interest losses passed to investors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nBuild a Compact Credibility Kit: Learn how to assemble a focused set of proof points that builds trust quickly and reduces friction without overwhelming potential investors.\nActivate Your Network with a Repeatable Outreach Playbook: Discover how thoughtful sequencing and intentional pre-contact can turn existing relationships into consistent fundraising momentum.\nTranslate Track Record into Investor Confidence: Explore ways to present experience and safeguards so they convey reliability and move investors from interest to commitment.\n\nRegister to Access: \n\nEarly Access Recording.\nA First Look at What’s in The Works.\nGet Expert Answers.\n\nSave the Date: January 14th at 12:00 PM ET
URL:https://americanira.com/event/stope-chasing-investors-the-repeatable-system-that-raised-44m-in-8-years/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Mastering Property Underwriting in a Shifting Market
DESCRIPTION:American IRA will be hosting John Hamrick Jr. for a webinar focused on the critical role insurance plays in protecting rental and investment properties an area where many investors lack clarity around coverage and underwriting decisions. With over three decades of experience as an insurance agent and as a longtime real estate investor\, John explains how investment properties are insured and what happens behind the scenes during underwriting. \nDrawing on his experience as president of the Triad REIA in North Carolina\, John shares practical insights shaped by years of working directly with investors and presenting to audiences at every stage. This conversation helps investors prepare for underwriting challenges\, reduce surprises\, and protect long-term portfolio goals with greater confidence. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nWhat You’ll Learn\n1. Insurance BasicsExplains how rental and investment property insurance works\, what carriers evaluate\, and how coverage choices affect long-term protection—helping investors avoid costly coverage gaps. \n2. Inside UnderwritingBreaks down how insurers assess investment properties\, what triggers added scrutiny\, and how investors can better prepare for the underwriting process. \n3. Preparing for ChangeCovers shifting insurance markets\, emerging risks\, and key considerations as portfolios grow\, helping investors stay proactive and reduce surprises. \nRegister to Access: \n\nEarly Access Recording.\nA First Look at What’s in The Works.\nGet Expert Answers.\n\nSave the Date: January 21st at 12:00 PM ET
URL:https://americanira.com/event/mastering-property-underwriting-in-a-shifting-market/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Demystifying Subject To Real Estate Deals
DESCRIPTION:American IRA will be hosting Brian Elam and John Hamrick Jr. for a webinar on “Subject To” investing\, a powerful strategy that requires a clear understanding of legal\, insurance\, and risk considerations to be used responsibly. Brian Elam\, a North Carolina real estate attorney with over two decades of experience\, and John Hamrick Jr.\, an insurance professional and longtime investor\, break down how Subject To transactions actually work. \nDrawing from their combined legal\, insurance\, and real-world investing backgrounds\, the discussion focuses on where investors get tripped up\, what must be handled correctly\, and how to think through this strategy before pursuing it. This conversation is designed to help investors evaluate whether Subject To investing fits their goals while avoiding costly misunderstandings and unintended exposure. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now \nWhat You’ll Learn\n1. Subject To BasicsExplains how Subject To transactions are structured\, what changes at closing\, and what stays in place—helping investors understand the strategy clearly. \n2. Legal and Insurance RisksHighlights common legal\, title\, loan\, and insurance pitfalls and what must be addressed upfront to avoid problems. \n3. Investor ReadinessExamines when Subject To investing makes sense\, when it doesn’t\, and the experience and planning needed to pursue it responsibly. \nRegister to Access: \n\nEarly Access Recording.\nA First Look at What’s in The Works.\nGet Expert Answers.\n\nSave the Date: January 28th at 12:00 PM ET
URL:https://americanira.com/event/demystifying-subject-to-real-estate-deals/
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