Many people use the buzzword “Proptech” (property technology) and REI tech (Real Estate Investing Technology) however, many of us still don’t know exactly what that means. And why would a real estate investor care about technology in their field? Does this affect the average home buyer? 

While every generation challenges, when it comes to housing, Millennials are the most misunderstood.

The second-largest group in America is the Baby Boomers’ grandchildren, the Millennials. Born between 1981 and 1997 this generation grew up with a surge of technological change and entered adulthood with the challenge of the Great Recession[1].

America has been taught to save through payroll deductions and investments in company sponsored plans such as 401k, 403b, 457, and Thrift Savings Plans.  While these plans have grown to over $5.7 Trillion,¹ the provisions can be rigid and the investment choices very limited.  Truth is most employer plans require you to either leave the company or achieve the age of at least 59.5 years before you are allowed to take a distribution (or roll-over) of your retirement funds.

On this episode of “The Jon Gil Podcast Show”, NuView Trust Vice President, Jason DeBono, covers investing in real estate (AND MORE) with your IRA.