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Dawn Hryshko Why Lending Through Your Self-Directed IRA to a Private Lender Can Be Lower Risk
3 December 2025 | 1 reply
Not too long ago a friend who works for an IRA custodian invited me to do a webinar for his company's clients on "sound private lending".
Paul Novak Roth IRA vs Traditional
21 November 2025 | 1 reply
If somebody owns real estate inside of a Roth IRA/401k once they turn 59.5 they can distribute the property to themself completely TAX FREE. i.e. 
Stephanie Deppe Seeking help on self directed IRAs for REI
17 November 2025 | 6 replies
There's the typical Roth IRA or Traditional IRA (post-tax vs pre-tax contributions).
Placeholder Placeholder How to invest with an IRA
10 November 2025 | 5 replies
That said you may consider a Solo 401k to contribute 10x more than an IRA annually if there's self employment robust enough and no employees. $50k might be enough to do some PMLs but probably not for the IRA/401k to actually own real estate.
Chris F. 15 year old buys second investment property
5 December 2025 | 12 replies
The child was paid and funded a self directed Roth Ira or Solo K immediately.
Gp G. loan on free & clear rental vs DSCR vs Conventional for new rental property purchase
9 December 2025 | 1 reply
Is it good idea loan on IRA 401k for downpayment for about 50k towards 20% downpayment and closing costs etc.
Placeholder Placeholder First Investment Savings Strategy
28 November 2025 | 1 reply
Stable, conservative & easily accessible during the interim.If you put in a Roth IRA, it becomes a lot harder to tap into..
Whitney Huestis Questions about our SDIRA account
26 November 2025 | 4 replies
All income and expenses must flow directly through the IRA without mixing personal funds.
Arthur Luay Saving Over 40?
2 December 2025 | 17 replies
A Roth IRA is excellent for long-term tax-free growth, but contributions are limited ($7,000/year at your age) and early withdrawals are restricted.
Chase Busick The Invisible Investor Lurker, to 1st Time Poster!
4 December 2025 | 5 replies
I also have current investment opportunities that can pay up to 6-9% return a year - payments monthly & a lot of additional securities to protect one’s investments (can utilize regular money or self directed IRA/401k options).I am also looking to help more people with attaining home ownership, obtaining commercial/private financing or investing.