What They Don't Tell You About Becoming a Real Estate IRA Investor
Friday, August 16
Self-Directed Real Estate IRA investing can be one of the best paths to long-term wealth, especially for retirement. That’s why so many people turn to a Self-Directed IRA to hold real estate investments. Not only does real estate generate that monthly cash flow that helps you prepare for retireme...
Why Real Estate IRA Investors Should Avoid Out-of-State Investments
Friday, August 02
Experienced Self-Directed Real Estate IRA investors sometimes own properties within multiple states to maximize their chances of success. But is this always a good strategy? For the beginner, it’s usually best to avoid out-of-state real estate investments, especially if you have enough trouble se...
Buying a Short Sale Home in a Real Estate IRA
Friday, July 26
We have had a nice, long bull market in real estate over the last decade. But despite the long string of increasing house prices nationwide, more than 1 home in 11 in still seriously underwater. A new report from ATTOM Data Solutions found that about 8 percent of homes – more than 5 million dwell...
Five Reasons a Real Estate IRA May Be Your Best Investment Vehicle
Thursday, July 18
There are few ways to build wealth as efficient or even as exciting as real estate. But what is the best way to start investing in real estate? The answer may come in retirement preparation, such as an IRA or Solo 401(K). Many real estate investors refer to Self-Directed IRAs as a Real Estate IR...
Worried About Stock Market Risk? Diversify into a Real Estate IRA
Friday, July 12
For those who are worried about excessive stock market volatility, an allocation to real estate continues to prove itself an effective diversifier. It’s still a risk investment, so prices may fall during periods of flight-to-safety. But historically these are short-lived, while the steady income ...
The Process of Investing in Real Estate with a Self-Directed IRA
Friday, July 05
Most IRA owners are still investing in stocks, bonds, and mutual funds because insurance companies, banks, and brokerages typically control the type of investments that may be used. But a growing number of investors are choosing to be independent of the limited choices being offered by these firm...