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Insights, strategies, and expert answers on self-directed retirement, taxes, and alternative investing.
Airbnb in Your IRA – Will it Trigger UBTI?
As you are probably aware by now, you can use retirement funds to invest in real estate. Of course, you must adhere to all the IRS rules, especially…
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…
Hedge Fund with a Self-Directed IRA LLC
You can purchase a hedge fund with a Self-Directed IRA. Although the IRC doesn't describe what the Self-Directed IRA can invest in, it describes…
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…
The Self-Directed IRA Rollover Rules
Self-Directed IRA Rollover Rollovers are the most common way to transfer funds to a self-directed IRA. A transfer and rollover are two…
ROBS Prohibited Transaction Rules
What are the ROBS Prohibited Transaction Rules? The IRS-prohibited transaction rules are not triggered in a rollover business start-up (ROBS)…
Using a Self-Directed IRA for Hard Money Lending
IRA Financial, the leading provider of Self-Directed IRA LLC and Solo 401(k) Plan solutions, announces a specially designed Self-Directed IRA LLC…
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…
Beginner’s Guide to Alternative Investments
Key Points Alternative investments are assets outside of traditional markets, like stocks and equities. They are less liquid than traditional…
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…
Self-Directed SEP IRA
The Self-Directed SEP IRA A Self-Directed SEP IRA is a great way for individuals who are self-employed to establish a retirement account.…
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…