Articles tagged with: IRA Investing
IRA Frequently Asked Questions
Is a Self-Directed IRA any different than a regular IRA?
Yes. With a Self-Directed IRA you are able to direct your own investments. Unfortunately, many custodians place restrictions on what you are allowed to invest in, but an IRA that is truly self-directed allows you to invest without restrictions.
Is there [...]
Are You a Passive Investor?
A passive investor is not active in the day to day real estate business. I used to think I was a passive investor with over 200 homes, only to have someone point out that I was really in business. And there is a big difference from being a passive investor, [...]
5 Tips before Investing your IRA in House Foreclosures:
The greatest benefit of a self-directed retirement account is that you can choose an expanded list of investments. Since 1974, you can invest directly into Real Estate and real estate by-products, i.e.: mortgages, options, leases and more. You can also buy [...]
The dream of owning and managing real estate and keeping the profits to yourself instead of the tax man is not a dream any more. The fact is, it’s completely possible to enjoy tax-free or tax-deferred profit just by using your IRA or 401k to invest in real estate. Unfortunately, most [...]
There are actually eight different retirement accounts which can be used separately or combined and used in self-directed investing, traditional and non-traditional. These accounts include Traditional and Roth IRAs, SIMPLEs, SEPs, 401(k)s and the newly created Roth 401(K)s plus the HSAs (Health Savings Account) and the Coverdell Education Account.
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Well, you’re wrong.
Small accounts under $25k in size have several investment options available, provided you know where to look for investors. Of course, there are even some areas in the country where an account that small will be enough to buy up some real estate. That being said, these markets aren’t [...]
This has become the new buzz word in the IRA industry. Believe it or not, it’s really nothing new, it’s just finally becoming well publicized. The reason: Most IRA owners have no idea what to do with their money and some are afraid to make a decision on what [...]
