If you’re considering investing in real estate through your IRA, you may wonder if a REIT is the right choice. This blog post will discuss the benefits and risks of investing in a REIT and help you decide if it’s the right move for your IRA. […]
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What you Need to Know About REITs Before Diving in
You may or may not know that REITs (real-estate investment trusts) that invest in all sorts of commercial real estate, have been a favorite of investors for years. Why are REITs a favorite? There are a few reasons why. Get used to volatility REITs can definitely play it hot and cold, and they aren’t a […]
Advantages in Owning an Investment Property
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, 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 your […]
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 […]
The Main Six Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Rules
It needs to be stated that there are definitely more self-directed IRA real estate rules to follow. These are just a handful of rules to get you started on thinking about real estate. Is it right for you? Do you suppose you can easily follow these rules? Keep it separate You and your IRA have […]