While using an IRA to invest in property that's been foreclosed on is a fantastic option for increasing tax-free earnings, it's just as important that long-time and new investors know the potential pitfalls and benefi...

Ok so, it's official! Per Drs. orders; after not working; due to an 'On-The-Job' injury, collecting Workers Comp for almost 3 yr I may need/be medically forced from trucking.My question is: although I only have 118k i...

I'm having trouble figuring out how I would manage a property using funds from a self directed IRA. If I use an IRA I have a transaction fee ($35) every time it writes a check. So $30 to mow the lawn becomes $65 expen...

I live in Henderson Nv and I want to form a self directed IRA/LLC for the purposes of purchasing a business, and possibly real estate. Does anyone know how long this process takes? Should I form the IRA/LLC first befo...

This question is only for advanced investors who have financed deals with other peoples's SD IRAs.  I have my first "private" investor willing to devote her IRA to my deals.   I would put some "skin in the game", she ...

As a Quote from @Justin Windham: says, “SDIRA can be a great way to increase flexibility and get higher returns with retirement money"
That’s a fancy way of using your IRA to get rich.
Maybe your IRA has been sitt...

Hi Peter "newbie" here, I'm new to BP and looking for Pros and cons on rolling my company-sponsored 401k into a self-directed IRA to purchase rental properties. I understand you have to go to a Trust Company/custodian...

Does anyone know what type of account you can transfer your 401k to, and then borrow from it/ pull from it? Without any penalties? I know I heard it’s possible, I just can’t seem to find out the right way to go about ...

Help - The Directory on BPs has ~60 SDIRA custodian companies?!?!  Any recommendations on choosing a custodian and what are the typical set up costs and recurring/annual costs?     How many of you have SDIRAs and how ...

Hello,I have an interesting idea to deploy funds from my self directed IRA (SDIRA) into mortgage notes, which I determined is a good way to invest my IRA funds.I understand that I am not allowed to lend funds from the...