I appreciate the positive comments on social media about our articles. Last week I wrote about mobile homes, with or without land, as something our clients have expressed an interest in acquiring with self-directed IRAs. I received numerous comments about this article. Many were requesting help with real estate sales and asking for us to…
Category: General Self Directed IRA
Mobile Home Investing for the Self-Directed IRA
Mobile Homes, whether the home itself or a mobile home with land, can make sense for a self-directed IRA investment. In many parts of the country mobile homes may be the only affordable option for a person or family to occupy. Many investors utilize mobile homes as part of their investment strategy because of the…
Tax Lien Investing With A Self-Directed IRA
Looking for a good investment for your self-directed IRA with little investment dollars? Consider Tax Lien Investing. Many of our clients buy tax lien certificates or in some states tax deeds in their self-directed IRA. Tax liens are considered a safe, lucrative, generally small dollar investment with a higher rate of interest. In some cases,…
Owner Financed Notes Make Great Investments for Self Directed IRAs
A few weeks ago, I suggested that our clients who are interested in divesting themselves of the Real Estate in their self-directed IRA turn those assets into paper. This would provide continued income through a note created from the sale of the Real Estate. We received a lot of positive feedback from this article along…
Setting The Stage With Your Self-Directed IRA
As with a personal portfolio, your IRA portfolio may need adjustment. You may wish to direct your assets in a different direction as your retirement plan goals and objectives change. With a self-directed IRA, you have the ability to direct your assets any way you wish. Real Estate vs Notes in a Self Directed IRA…
Is A ROTH IRA Really A No Brainer?
April 15th is right around the corner. In light of tax deadlines, I thought I would share my two cents on the subject of ROTH IRAs. Of course, everyone should have an IRA. It is one of the last tax enhancements left and a great savings plan for your retirement. Around this time of the…
Tax Time Reminder: It’s Not to Late To Fund Your IRA
It’s not to late to fund your IRA for 2012! People are living longer than ever before. It is not unreasonable to assume that individuals will spend up to 30 years in retirement. As a result, everything must last longer, including your retirement income. Take control of your financial future today, with a self-directed IRA….
Understanding Private Placements In Self Directed IRAs
There are many investments one can select to do with his self-directed IRA. Some are more risky then others. But since we self-direct, meaning we choose to direct our IRAs as we see fit, we have the ability to invest in anything that the IRS allows. We at IRA Innovations have noticed that more of…
Crowd Funding: Is It The Right Strategy For Your Self Directed IRA?
Every day, someone contacts our office to ask about Crowd Funding and their Self Directed IRA Account. Crowd Funding is a collective effort of individuals who network and pool their money. This can replace the need for traditional financing for entrepreneurs as well as non-profit organizations bringing their ideas to life. This “public” type of…
Will Your IRA Avert the Fiscal Cliff?
I watched with interest as the people we elected to represent us in Congress walked out of Washington last week with no answers as to how we as a country can avoid going over the Fiscal Cliff. Nearly all taxpayers will be affected by the decisions made on government spending in some way. As an…