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Investing in real estate through a self-directed IRA might not be for everyone. For many, being a landlord is daunting – hassling with tenants, upkeep on maintenance, and all the other elements of owning rental property. Although IRA holders have the ability to hire third-party property managers, some do not prefer all the moving parts […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Mark Fixler: You have probably asked yourself, how can I take advantage of the real estate market? Before I answer you, let me share a little history: Lenders owned nearly 660,000 foreclosed homes in April 2008, up from 493,000 in January 2008 and 231,000 in January 2007, according to First American CoreLogic, a […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Mat Sorensen: Can my IRA own substantially all of the ownership of an LLC? Can my IRA/LLC pay a salary to me for serving as the manager of the IRA/LLC? The U.S. Tax Court issued an opinion in the case of Ellis v. Commissioner, T.C. Memo 2013-245 and answered both of these questions. […]
Continue ReadingGuest article by Deborah Farnell: When evaluating an investment in real property, whether for purchase or to hold a note on, one of the most important aspects in your risk assessment is making sure the property has a clear title. Typically, there are no IRS or custodial/administrator requirements to obtain title insurance on IRA-owned real estate. […]
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