There are many reasons that real estate is such a prestigious industry to get into. It could be that some people get a thrill from auctions or negotiating, or some enjoy the satisfaction of seeing a rundown home turn into the best-looking house on the block, or some love seeing their retirement funds grow. Whatever […]
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How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in a Real Estate Investment Trust
A real estate investment trust is a company that owns or finances real estate. A REIT will invest in rental properties (known as equity REITs), or finance the mortgages (known as mREITs), or both. If you know how a mutual fund works, REITs operate similarly. Investors pool their money to build enough capital to fund […]
Buying Real Estate with Your SDIRA? Your Lending Options
Lending options have been limited since 2008 when the credit market seized up, but that’s all changing now. As the housing market strengthens, more and more lenders are emerging with new, creative programs. This is excellent news for real estate investors who want to take advantage of today’s incredible deals. So what are your lending […]
Understanding Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
Get a better understanding of what REITs are and how you can incorporate them into your trading or investing strategy. What are REITs? A Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) is a security that trades like a stock on the major exchanges and owns—and in most cases operates—income-producing real estate or related assets. Many REITs are […]
Best Performing Assets for When a Recession Hits
When the market is soaring, it’s easy to forget that what goes up can also come down. But economic slowdowns tend to be cyclical, which means that another recession is in the future. Whether it’s fast-approaching or still a ways off, it’s wise to be prepared for its eventuality. This way, you won’t join the […]
Utilizing your IRA to Buy and Sell Real Estate
Self-directed IRAs are the less offered and lesser known of the IRA options. That’s simply because they’re seen as needing too much effort to utilize correctly. The truth is that self-directed IRAs aren’t as complicated as they’re made out to be. Especially if you have the right custodian who offers the services you need to […]
Rules and Limitations for Owning Real Estate Through an IRA
Buying real estate through your IRA is a lucrative and competitive business. It can substantially increase the return on your IRA’s investment, and make for a big, cushiony retirement nest egg. One of the biggest reasons that more people don’t take advantage of owning a real estate IRA is all the rules and confusion that […]
The Rules of Buying Property with your Real Estate IRA
Real estate is one of the most sought-after and lucrative hard asset types that investors love. It’s popular because it’s not just single-family homes, but commercial real estate, farmland, business parks, apartment complexes, and more.What most Americans don’t know is that you’re allowed to invest in these types of real estate with your self-directed IRA, […]
A Real Estate Investment Resource you Haven’t Yet Tapped
Real estate is one of the most popular alternative assets when an investor wants to shy away from the traditional avenues like bonds and stocks. Regardless of its popularity, it’s not necessarily accessible to everyone, namely because the amount needed up front is steep. What more and more retirement savers are discovering is that with […]
Why You Should Buy a Rental Property Now
It’s a great time to be a DIY landlord. If you’re not currently investing in rental properties, now is the time to start. In this article, we’ll explain why it’s a great market to buy a rental, and how you can manage your rental property yourself in less time. The Rental Market is Booming CNBC […]