Hi, I have a few questions related to using funds from my self directed 401k.I purchased a flip through a hard money lender and my note has come due. I'm going to lose regardless on this flip because of the interest a...

Hey BPers,
My brother, @Joshua Smith thought of this tax strategy the other day, let me know what you think:
1. create a self direct roth IRA and transfer existing IRA funds to this account
2. use this account as e...

Hello,
We are 3 partners involved in Rental Real estate. For simplicity lets say A, B & C each with 33% equity. All of us have individual IRA. Would it be allowed for A to lend to B and B to C and C to A. These a...

I am interested in opening a SDIRA and am wondering if I could get some recommendations.

Pros and cons will be highly appreciated.

Having a problem finding an underwriter for Florida Condo.
This is my first purchase. Working with an independant agent. Does anyone know an underwriter for a self-directed purchase. Have not found any company that w...

I've been reading up on the Self-Directed IRA, and from what I've found is that any cash flow/profit goes back into the SD-IRA. How does one legally obtain funds from a SD-IRA for basic living expenses if the purpose ...

Is anyone here familiar with Bryan Ellis and his radio show (podcast) on iTunes? It's called self-directed investors radio. I've been reading and listening to anything I can find to learn more about real estate invest...

Anyone open a self directed ira/401k in real estate? Any benefits to this? 

Certainly the final word on this question would come from my lawyer or CPA, but I'm sure a lot of you have experience in this area.  When going through the process of purchasing property with an IRA LLC, can all aspec...

Hi! I'm syndicating a multifamily investment property in Boston. One of the investors is creating a self directed IRA to leverage his retirement savings. As a syndicator, this seems like a great way to access more inv...