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…
Author: Bill Gulas
Real Estate in Your IRA – Is There Still Opportunity?
I recently read an interesting article in The Tampa Bay Times. Currently, there are approximately 7 to 9 billion dollars of distressed single-family homes that have been converted to rental/investment property by institutional hedge funds, private partnerships of high income/high net worth individuals and even pools of capital raised among investors in foreign countries. Acquiring…
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…
Looking to Build a Nest Egg for Retirement? Consider a Self Directed IRA
Building Your Nest Egg with a Self Directed IRA Retirement Plan One way that we have of increasing personal purchasing power beyond the level of inflation and the only way we have of setting aside sufficient funds for a comfortable retirement is to do it ourselves. Building a retirement nest egg that meets your needs…
What is the main benefit of a self-directed IRA?
A Primary Benefit of the Self-Directed IRA is you can invest in what you know. Period! With the great tax advantages provided by all IRAs or 401(k) s, as well as the wider range of possible investments of a self-directed IRA or self directed 401(k), you can potentially build wealth and secure your future much…
What Is a Self Directed IRA?
The term “self directed” simply means that you, as an individual, have complete control over selecting and directing your own IRA or 401(k) investments. In 1975, as part of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) and the creation of IRAs, self directed IRAs were also permitted. At that time, qualified plans, such…