I've read advice here on BP saying that it doesn't make sense to hold RE in a "tax efficient account" because you "lose all your tax benefits of RE".  I find that puzzling and I'm looking for clarification.  Sure you ...

Hello BP members,

Thinking of converting part of my IRA into self directed IRA.
Any do's & dont's?
Has anyone invested with iplangroup?
Thanks, Kishor Thope

RECPATAXMAN,
If you could go into a little more detail on this S-corp SE savings.
I'm not clear on how the end of year dist. will be excluded of S.E. tax.

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