This is just a post about some things I learned about opening a self directed IRA.I recently opened a self directed IRA and transferred some after-tax money in my employer's 401k managed by Vanguard, to the self direc...

Buddy of mine asked me this the other day so I thought I would throw it out here for some responses.
You have $500,000 in a self-directed IRA account and you are looking for the best possible investment/investments t...

I live in California (with CA W2 income) but BRRRR in Tennessee.  I'm looking for a good CPA who is also a real estate investor, that can help me with tax strategies.  Multi-state income, 2nd residence in TN, have cou...

Interested in using my IRA to fund a new LLC that would flip houses and put the proceeds back into the IRA. Then due it again. Any guidance?

My checkbook IRA owns a rental property. The rental income just sits there in a non-interest bearing account until I invest in something. This bugs me. I am currently self-managing the property but I'm considering swi...

I recently transferred my Traditional IRA to a SD IRA Custodian.  I haven't invested with it yet and this would be my first deal under IRA.  I have an opportunity to go into a J/V on a 21 Unit apartment deal. The num...

Hi everyone, We've been thinking through the best way to save for kids college.  We have two kids and have been maxing out our state's 529 plan.  Quinn is a 3 year old boy and has about $18,000 in a 529 account alread...

I'd like to move some money into a self-directed IRA, to use as a private lender.  I'd prefer one that has proven to be real estate investor-friendly.  I'd appreciate any feedback based on your experience. Thanks.

Hi Friends,
I am a real estate investor who recently relocated to Florida. I just set up a LLC for the five properties that we own and will be filing taxes for the LLC for the first time. Looking for advice on pitfal...

I have my SDIRA with New Directions IRA, Inc. based in CO. In order for the custodian to approve the LLC for the SDIRA I need to get an Attorney Opinion Letter, in addition the organizational docs. The attorney letter...