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Is a Roth IRA only able to convert to a self directed IRA, rather than a self directed 401K? Is the checkbook option the preferred method for real estate acquisition?
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Has anyone in the Tulsa area used self-directed IRA's to fund their deals? I would like to meet with a local rep of a compnay that offers SD IRA's to get information on exactly how they work.
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Hi BP, I would like to loan myself 50K from my solo401K to pick up a foreclosure at auction. My custodian says it's my responsibility to administer it. Seeking direction on the best way to do that. I'd like to min...
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I have a friend who would like to put some of his money to work in my real estate investments. He currently has an IRA with ~$55K in an UBS account with a number of market investments. The investments are marginally p...
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Does anyone have a suggestion for how to approach a potential probate deal where the court appraiser has appraised the house very high, and an accepted offer amount needs to be at least 90% of the appraised value in o...
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Purchasing OTC tax liens can be fun but here are two examples of how to lose money when a purchased tax lien is redeemed.
Mohave and Maricopa Counties in Az both charge administrative fees that must be paid by the pur...
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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...
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Hi, we have some retirement accounts we're considering cashing out for real estate investing purposes. We have a 401K, Roth 401K, Roth IRA and a Traditional IRA Brokerage account. What's the simplest and cheapest way ...
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I'm in the process of evaluating two Trust companies with San Francisco Bay Area offices to convert my tradition SEP IRA into a Self Directed SEP IRA. I've narrowed my seach down to two companies. One is IRA servic...
What is the difference between a self-directed IRA and a rollover IRA account?I currently have a rollover IRA account. Can I invest in real estate directly with this account?