I've seen a description of a "Checkbook IRA" structure where a single IRA or a group of IRAs own a special purpose LLC that invests in whatever.

I have an s-corp PMC for my properties just to have a little earned income and be able to contribute to an IRA and a defined benefit pension or solo 401 if I want it. 

His comment about a self directed IRA is what I did.Zane Cress:  They are going for high enough prices and the HOA has increased enough the cash flow is questionable. 

There are thousands of IRA and Solo401k holders who own RE with non recourse loans in their respective retirement accounts.

I want to start with a Roth IRA because that fits my income and plans for right now.

However, the lender will accept the portion of your 401K or IRA funds that can be liquidated immediately in calculating the reserve amount. 

Hi All,I want to use my SD-IRA to invest in Crowdfunding offering such as those on Crowdstreet, but I am still not understanding if UBIT (unrelated business income tax) and (UDFI) Unrelated-debt financing Income will be applicable to Crowdfunding deals if invested  through SD-IRA.

Hello all,I have a question about self-directed IRA's.

When the mutual fund/stock market was good, I was putting money into my Roth IRA with the knowledge that I could withdraw without penalty, taking advantage of the market rates. 

Not sure if it makes sense for either you or your partner, but you could consider putting your funds in a self-directed IRA and the building profits go back into the IRA tax-free if the IRA has invested in the building - check with a decent CPA on this, or ask Equity Trust, one of the better self-directed IRA co's.