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- Real Estate in Your IRA / Article 1 of 6
Article 1 of 6 in InvestorLoft's Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - Since 1974, the IRS has allowed investors to diversify their holdings to include non-traditional investments, including real estate. Learn how in this 6-part educational article series.
Read Article >> - What is a Self-Directed or Real Estate IRA? / Article 2 of 6
Article 2 of 6 in our Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - A self-directed or real estate IRA is a qualified retirement plan that allows investors to invest in non-traditional assets. Learn more in this 6-part educational article series.
Read Article >> - What Types of Investments Can I Buy in My Self-Directed IRA? / Article 3 of 6
Article 3 of 6 in Investorloft's Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - Establishing a self-directed or real estate IRA opens up a world of investment opportunities to you that are not available through mainstream brokerages, banks or insurance companies.
Read Article >> - Self-Directed Real Estate IRAs: Self-Dealing Rule and Disqualified Persons / Article 4 of 6
Article 4 of 6 in InvestorLoft's Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - As a potential self-directed or real estate IRA owner, you should be aware that the IRS sets certain limitations on your investment transactions.
Read Article >> - What Types of Investments are Prohibited in a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA? / Article 5 of 6
Article 5 of 6 in InvestorLoft's Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - When considering non-traditional investments as part of your portfolio, there are certain transactions that the IRS prohibits.
Read Article >> - Self-Directed Real Estate IRAs & UBIT: What You Need to Know / Article 6 of 6
Article 6 of 6 in InvestorLoft's Self-Directed IRA Basics Series - Due to the flexible nature of self-directed and real estate IRAs, it can happen that your IRA will be responsible for paying the UBIT (unrelated business income tax) on that asset.
Read Article >> - Questions to Consider When Shopping for a Self-Directed IRA Custodian and Service Provider
If you choose to invest in alternative investments like real estate using funds from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you will need to find a directed-trustee or custodian. What questions should you ask custodians during your due diligence process?
Read Article >> - Real Estate IRA Purchases: The Process
Funding a real estate purchase through your IRA is much like a home purchase you might engage in yourself. The difference in most cases will be that thereç—´ an additional party involved and there are important titling differences.
Read Article >> - Advanced Real Estate IRA Strategies: Moving Into Your IRA-Held Real Estate
While the IRS has strict guidelines on who can benefit from property held in your IRA, it is possible to actually occupy these holdings yourself. Read about the mechanics involved in the decision to take occupancy of an IRA real estate holding.
Read Article >> - Real Estate IRA Strategies: Non-Recourse Loans
If you've ever wondered about using leverage in your self-directed real estate IRA, wonder no more. A non-recourse loan is your answer. If you're eligible, it allows you to use a portion of your IRA funds to leverage a purchase.
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