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The following is a hypothetical model based off of an investors figures he figured on this actual property. Back in 2007, the average IRA that was transferred to a self-directed IRA was about $200,000. After the crash in 2007-2008. The average value of IRAs decreases to about half, thus putting the current value at $100,000. … Continue reading “How to Double Your Retirement Overnight”
Category: Land Investment
Using a Self-Directed IRA To Purchase Property
When investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA, there are a few rules the account holder needs to be aware of so they don’t get penalized. Here are five rules pertaining to purchasing real estate through an IRA: Cannot be Owned or Rented by Disqualified Persons An IRA cannot purchase a property already owned … Continue reading “Using a Self-Directed IRA To Purchase Property”
The Basics of Mortgage Notes
To diversify their portfolio, investors sometimes need to think outside the box. This means considering alternative investments such as mortgage notes. Investing in mortgage notes allows investors to get involved in the real estate investing world without flipping houses or vetting tenants for rentals. When an investor uses their self-directed IRA to invest in a … Continue reading “The Basics of Mortgage Notes”
Benefits of Rental Properties
Real estate is a tangible investment, which is one of the main reasons it has become a popular choice for IRA accounts. Unlike stocks and bonds, investors can actually visit their properties. Rental properties are a great way to diversify a portfolio and provide the ability to earn measurable income for the investor. Here are … Continue reading “Benefits of Rental Properties”
Investing in Raw Land
When investors with self-directed IRAs consider investing in real estate, they usually think of rental properties or homes they can flip instead of raw land. For many people it can be difficult to imagine the potential of vacant land and the healthy returns which may be available from this type of investment. While raw land … Continue reading “Investing in Raw Land”
Investing in Tax Liens
With a self-directed IRA comes many investment options. One of these options is investing the IRA in a tax lien. A popular investment option due to the lower purchase price when compared to other investments, investing in a tax lien can potentially quadruple the initial investment. Definition A tax lien is a taxing unit sold … Continue reading “Investing in Tax Liens”
Non-Traditional Assets
Some investors do not realize it is legal to purchase non-traditional assets using an IRA. In 1974, the Employee Retirement Income Security Act passed the responsibility of retirement savings from the employer to the employee. The next year, IRAs were created. Self-Directed Individual Retirement Accounts provide investors the ability to direct where retirement funds are … Continue reading “Non-Traditional Assets”
Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate
Self-directed retirement accounts have gained popularity over the years. This is mostly due to the fact that investors are wanting more freedom when choosing investments. One of the more popular investments with these retirement accounts is real estate. Real estate can be a good long-term investment and generate high returns for investors. With a Mountain … Continue reading “Self-Directed IRAs and Real Estate”
What Type of Investor Are You?
Each generation faces differing events and challenges that impact their investment strategies. Which type of investor are you? The Traditionalist Generation (1925-1945): Defining events: The Great Depression, lunar landing, WW I & II, Korean War, Peace Corp, McCarthyism, JFK assassination, Martin Luther King Jr. assassination Traditionalists are generally a financially conservative generation. In fact, 49% … Continue reading “What Type of Investor Are You?”
5 Must-Have Characteristics for Successful Real Estate Investing
Over time, real estate investments have afforded many people the powerful combination of appreciation and income. The purchase of real estate through a self-directed IRA is a popular choice for this and other reasons. While there is no definitive list of characteristics that make someone successful at real estate investing, most successful real estate investors share … Continue reading “5 Must-Have Characteristics for Successful Real Estate Investing”
