More questions about SDIRA

[William Holder]

This idea sounds too good to be true, so it probably is. But thought I'd run it by you all to hear your thoughts:

My wife and I like to buy rehabs to hold for rentals. I was very excited when I first learned about SDIRAs. But the reality is not as appealing. I've found that buying rehabs with leverage is not allowed.

So now I'm wondering if I can set up some sort of entity that uses my credit score, but is funded (by selling stock?) by our 401k and IRAs. Basically, I'm describing a REIT. But maybe there is a simpler/better way of doing it?

[Glenn Gray]

"I've found that buying rehabs with leverage is not allowed."

My understanding of a "Check Book IRA" or Self Directed IRA in accordance with IRC Section 514 does allow for debt-financing within a SDIRA but requires a non-recourse debt instrument. A non-recourse loan is not guaranteed by the individual. Instead, the non-recourse loan is secured by and limited to the collateral, in this case the real estate property itself. Because the loan does not involve the individual/ account owner, it is not considered a prohibited transaction by the IRS.

Glenn