Invest in a company matched IRA or save for my first deal?

[Jacob D Adamczak]

I am starting a new job and as one of the benefits, the company will match dollar for dollar up to 3% into an IRA. I was wondering if it was wise to take advantage of this program or collect my full paycheck without depositing money into the IRA to save up money for my first deal.

[Mindy Jensen]

I would invest in the IRA to get the company match, at the very least. That is a 100% return on your investment immediately, something you will be hard pressed to find anywhere else.