Over the weekend I heard third hand that, at least in Missouri, security deposits should be in a separate bank account than the main bank account. Supposedly it comes up if you're audited. I was told that you can use ...

I am considering moving my sizeable 401(k) from my previous employer to a Self Directed IRA or self directed 401(k) so that I can access the balance to use a down payments on rental properties. I've come up with the t...

My grandfather is running into some trouble because of his age.  A feat in itself if you ask me.  The problem is he turned 90 this year and had to withdraw all the money from his IRA's and now pay tax on them as earni...

Friends/Gurus,Can someone please advise me on how to roll over my retirement funds into a self directed account, who are financial institutions who allow self directed IRA accounts, what are the steps and should i see...

Hello BP FamilyCan please someone explain me. If you would like to use the money saved up in your 401K. to buy a buy and hold how does that work?Any help will be greatly appreciated.ThanksBianca

Does it ever make sense to withdraw your money from an IRA before retirement to invest it in real estate?  I know there is a 10% penalty plus it is taxed as income, however I would be able to invest the money in multi...

Hi,I recall hearing a statement that if you plan to use a Self-direct IRA for REI in the future, you should open one immediately, even if it is a small amount.  The reason given was there is some time frame that must ...

I am interested in opening a SDIRA and am wondering if I could get some recommendations.

Pros and cons will be highly appreciated.

Could I manage a property that my SDIRA, LLC owns? Of course I can't pay myself but could I do it for free to increase cash flow?John Bell

I have set up a self-directed IRA account for my real estate investments. I have been approached by an investor/developer to lend second or third position on his projects (which is allowed by my SDIRA custodian as lon...