I have a company SIMPLE IRA which is about 70% International and Emerging Markets. 

In my case, I had a ton of equity on my personal house which I took a HELOC (like a giant credit card, using my house as collateral ) and got quite a low interest rate compared to hard money lenders.If you don't have equity in your own property I would ask relatives if they have money in their IRA's that they would be willing to lend.

I am looking at doing one of these with my SD IRA, and initially I thought about selling part of the note as a means to eliminate or reduce UBIT, but I'd have to give up a lot of the spread, I think. 

I have a 401k, sep ira, Robinhood, lending club, physical gold and silver.

Wondering if it is better to put our cash savings into it vs. investing via our IRA?

The goal is to acquire a few properties that can bring additional income that we can put towards our next investment.We currently have a mortgage on our primary residence, max out our 401k’s at work, max out our HSA, and also contribute to Roth IRA’s and 529’s a minimal amount each month.  

I registered a few days ago to view the IRA webinar on 2/4/19 @ 5pm EST.

Self-directed IRA A Solo 401k has several advantages as compared to a Self-Directed IRA including the following which specifically apply to your situation: Unlike a Self-directed IRA, you can have the account for the Solo 401k at a bank or brokerage that does not charge maintenance fees and where you will have checkbook control.Unlike a Self-directed IRA, if you use leverage (which must be non-recourse financing in either case) to acquire real estate with your Solo 401k the income will not be subject to Unrelated Debt Finance Income taxGeneral Considerations Re Investing Retirement Funds in Real Estate:1.

I bought a duplex in another state and own it free and clear and it’s bringing in some money back to the Ira.

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