So I know I can protect my full IRA by setting up LLCs that buy property that the IRA buys. But, then the rent than comes into the LLC would be taxed and then sent to the IRA. So is there a better way to protect your ...

If I have large amounts of capital in taxable stocks, what is the best way to put that to work for me?I am 33 years old, in the military and will be purchasing my first house around May.  This will be the house my fam...

The company I currently work for  is going to sell or spin off the company and the new company will have a new 401k plan . What are my options with my old 401k plan after this happens?

I was usually using option 1, but I was recently introduced to option 2 and would like to get feedback on its caveats:Option 1:- Contribute to the Roth portion of a 401k (lets assume $50k)- Invest this $50k in a syndi...

    I've got an odd combination of closings this week. One closing will pay off a note I funded; the other will originate a note. The same investor is involved on the sell side of both transactions. He is selling a r...

I was recently told by my financial advisor that retirement accounts are lawsuit proof, does the same apply for a self directed account that is invested in real estate, or will the type of investment open you up to li...

Thanks for any assistance you can provide.My head is swimming for the next steps in purchasing an investment property.I have sufficient funds in our low cost of living area (Northern Michigan) to finance from retireme...

My company has been purchased and the division that I am in will be sold through the divestiture. This will allow me to move my 401K into an SD-IRA, of which all the funds will be used to purchase SFR's, all-cash (no ...

I recently established a Self Directed 401K through Quest IRA.  I need to open a checking account in the name of my new 401K plan.  I have contacted my bank (Bank of America) and also a local credit union, however nei...

I am trying a new (to me) strategy and would like some input.I am currently searching for deals for some out of state investors and I am looking to wholesale them the deal once I get it under contract.  This strategy ...