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…
Optioning Property in Your Self Directed IRA
Not every Real Estate deal involves immediate ownership. Optioning a property is one way to temporarily tie up real estate until the investor decides to exercise the option and cash out the seller. In my opinion, this is a perfect strategy for a self-directed IRA for two reasons: 1. Little cash is invested out of…
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…
Do Precious Metals Make Sense For A Self-Directed IRA?
Attention Gold Bugs, people who believe inflation is right around the corner, or those who wish to diversify their portfolio! Precious Metals, like real estate, can be a viable option for a self-directed retirement plan. The Tax Payer relief act of 1997 made it possible for precious metals to be held in a self-directed IRA….
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…
The Tale Of The Short Sale and a Real Estate IRA
With the economy what it is, many investors are trying alternative strategies to acquire real estate. One strategy is to buy a short sale, in which the owner or an attorney representing the owner has negotiated with his lender to sell a property for less then the amount owed on the mortgage. This allows the…
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…
Lending Money With Your Self-Directed IRA
Has any individual or company ever approached you about lending them money? Did you know that you can use your self-directed IRA to make a loan to an individual or business? Many of our clients have used their self-directed IRAs to lend money to others. These loans are secured by real estate, businesses or other…
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…
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…
