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Hello, new to the forum. I have a situation where I would like to open a self directed IRA and have contacted a few of the online players and am getting a mixed message, some say it's possible some say no way Jose'. ...
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I'm looking to find out the pros and cons of using a self directed IRA to purchase a rental. Is this a good idea?
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Hi BP community!Are any of you contributing to a self-directed IRA? What company do you use as your provider/custodian? I currently have a 401k with a small match through my job but I do not think that will be suffici...
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I'm in New Jersey and have a check from another IRA that needs to be rolled over ASAP. I want to start a self-directed IRA but cant find a financial institution that has them available for real estate investing. Tried...
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After doing some research I have a feeling I’m not going to get the answer I want to hear but I’m looking to buy first rental (duplex) in Philadelphia. I’m 24 and the company I work for now was bought out about a 8 m...
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Is this a good way to purchase? Is it better to self-fund or obtain loans from hard money lenders? I'm currently unemployed and obtaining loans from banks has been difficult.
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I have a current 457B plan which I am permitted to self-direct through a brokerage account at Charles Schwab. However, I cannot roll it over to a self-directed IRA while I am still a State employee.I have already tak...
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I am new to the forum and went through all the topics but did not find any information specific to my question, so here it is:
I am looking at going with the SD 401K, mostly because I am working Fix and flips and want...
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1 Setup Self Directed IRA Account and fund it.2 Buy property $100,000 with funds from the SDIRA.3 Collect rents, pay expenses, manage property through SDIRA.Questions: Can the IRA take out a (non-recourse) loan ag...
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I'm helping my Dad set up a self-directed IRA so he can do some real estate investing. He will want an administrator/custodian that is 1) Reputable2) Responsive & helpful regarding organizational structure and all...