Flipping a Home in a Self-Directed IRA – A Case Study

Flipping homes in a Self-Directed IRA has quickly become one of the most popular investment concepts. The primary advantage of signing a retirement…

What is a Non-Recourse Loan and How does it Work?

Since the creation of IRAs in 1974, real estate has become a popular investment category for millions of retirement account investors.  Many…

Flip Homes Tax-Free with a Solo 401(k)

Since the creation of the Solo 401(k) Plan back in the early 1980s, the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) has always permitted a Solo 401(k) to…

What Is the Minimum Amount to Invest in Real Estate?

Key Points Real estate investing is the most popular one for Self-Directed IRAs Knowing how much you need makes for easier decisions IRA Financial…

Can My Spouse and I Use Our IRAs for a Joint Venture?

With real estate prices rising over the last several years, a growing number of spouses are looking to figure out a way they can combine their IRA…

Buy Tax Liens with Your Self-Directed IRA or Solo 401(k)

Few IRA holders realize they can use their retirement account funds to invest in tax liens. When you self-direct your IRA or Solo 401(k) Plan, your…

Cash-Out-IRA

Can I Use My IRA to Buy an Investment Property?

Many ponder whether they can or should cash out their IRA or 401(k) to buy an investment property. After all, real estate is one of the top assets…

Self-Directed IRA Real Estate vs. Capital Gains

One of the most common arguments against the use of a Self-Directed IRA to purchase real estate is that IRA distributions are subject to ordinary…

UBTI Tax rate

What is the UBTI Tax Rate?

The UBTI tax rate is in existence to prevent tax-exempt entities from competing unfairly with taxable entities. Tax-exempt companies are subject to…

Can I Use the Real Estate Owned by a Self-Directed IRA?

Unlike stocks and other passive investments, real estate is a tangible asset that can provide real value to an investor. This article will explore…

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