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I´m currently investing in notes, if you want we chat about that and how it works.

However, there is such a thing as a self-directed solo 401k plan which is very popular for those who are self employed.Following are the similarities and differences between the solo 401k and the self-directed IRA.The Self-Directed IRA and Solo 401k Similarities Both were created by congress for individuals to save for retirement;Both may be invested in alternative investments such as real estate, precious metals tax liens, promissory notes, private company shares, and stocks and mutual funds, to name a few;Both allow for Roth contributions;Both are subject to prohibited transaction rules;Both are subject to federal taxes at time of distribution;Both allow for checkbook control for placing alternative investments;Both may be invested in annuities;Both are protected from creditors;Both allow for nondeductible contributions;Both are prohibited from investing in assets listed under I.R.C. 408(m); andNeither may be invested in your own business.  

@Henry M.

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@Andre M.

Quote from @Greg M.: If S8 is so great, can someone explain to me why:1) The government has to create laws that force landlords to accept it. 2) The government has to pay shills to come to forums like these and promote it.

Quote from @Joseph Skoler: I have a very odd situation:I basically bought a house for a friend of mine about a year ago and gave him a 5% interest only loan for the entire purchase/closing/renovation costs.Both he and I would like him to get more permanent financing.But, he does not have a social security number. 

Quote from @Susan M.: Thank you everyone, NormaJean especially! 

@Joshua M. smith did you attend the seminar?