Michael Bickel
401k Alternative
I currently have just under $10k in 401k funds available. I've heard of self-directed IRA's being used for real estate, and I'd like to potentially look into utilizing one now or in the future, or some other type of v...
Jason Deck
Buy and hold in an IRA - Pros and Cons
Does anyone have experience holding property from a self-directed IRA? I am trying to get a handle on what is possible, and the pros and cons? For example, can I use IRA funds for a down payment, or must I make an o...
Tim Haenn
401K Loan vs Personal IRA
I am in the early stages on evaluating some investment properties. I am currently a homeowner and this would not be an owner occupied home therefore I expect to put 20% down. To fund the 20% I'm considering all option...
Megan Hirlehey
Using TSP to Fund an Investment Property
Hello!I have been seeing a lot about people using their 401(k)s or IRAs to fund an investment deal. I was wondering if anyone has experience with using the TSP (The military 401(k) system) to fund a real estate invest...
Marc Izquierdo
Any advice for lending from an SDIRA?
Hi everyone,
I have a private lender lined up who will be lending (unsecured) to me from their SDIRA (checkbook controlled IRA). I'm just a bit confused about how to get the ball rolling. It is as simple as finding...
James Floyd
Checkbook 401K reviews
I am trying to decide on which company to use for a checkbook controlled solo 401K. I have read most of the discussions and cannot find a clear winner. I already have an Equity Trust account with an old Roth IRA but t...
Dylan D.
When the house you think is vacant isn't
there is a house in my neighborhood that I believed is vacant, several tax liens, yard is very overgrown, never see any activity. According to auditor, owners address is still listed as property address. And owner is ...
Eric Tomlin
SDIRA valuation question
Good evening pros!I have an LLC funded by two SDIRAs (1 traditional, 1 ROTH). My plan is to convert 20% of the traditional to ROTH each year, so that at the end of 5 years, the LLC will be wholly owned by the ROTH.As ...
Michael Wentzel
putting a private investor in 2nd position?
I have been using private lenders the last couple years. I typically use a promissory note and a deed of trust to do the loan and close with a title company. I now have a private lender who wants to the split the loan...
Matt B.
Best way to set up duplex in SDIRA?
I have my SDIRA set up and funded
Now i m looking for any & all advice about the buying process / liability issues / etc
I have found a good deal on a duplex & i have enough funds in the account to buy it ...