Looking for good Self-Directed IRA custodian companies

[Suzanne Ludlum]

Has anyone used a self-directed IRA to fund real estate deals? If so, what company would you recommend? And, has anyone had experience with Equity Trust out of West Lake, Ohio?

[Carl Fischer]

Great question, @Suzanne Ludlum. BiggerPockets provides a list of self-directed IRA custodians for you to reference on this site. You can check out that list here. Things to consider when choosing a SDIRA custodian are customer service, knowledge, experience, and processing speeds, as they will be integral to ensuring that the investments you have chosen to self-direct are facilitated efficiently. Many investors have found success through investing in alternative assets with their self-directed IRA, including in real estate. You can own residential, commercial, raw or improved land in your IRA.  Once you find the custodian that is right for you, you can make investments in alternative assets to grow your future retirement savings through ways that utilize your personal knowledge and expertise. 

I would be happy to connect and answer any questions you have.