Archive for the ‘Self Directed IRA Real Estate’ Category

Where should I form my self-directed IRA LLC?

January 23rd, 2013

In general, one should form the self-directed IRA special purpose Limited Liability Company (LLC) in the state where the investment will be made.  This is especially important in the case of a real estate investment, since most states will deem an LLC engaged in a trade or business in that state if the LLC owns [...]

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Can I Serve as Realtor or Agent on my Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Purchase?

September 20th, 2012

The Internal Revenue Code does not describe what a self directed IRA can invest in, only what it cannot invest in. Internal Revenue Code Sections 408 & 4975 prohibits Disqualified Persons from engaging in certain type of transactions. Internal Revenue Code Section 4975(c)(1)(C) states that the direct or indirect furnishing of goods, services, or facilities between an [...]

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Use IRA to Buy Real Estate

July 3rd, 2012

It is a little known fact that the IRS allows retirement funds, such as an IRA or 401(k) Plan, to make real estate investments tax-free and penalty free.   The way to accomplish this is to establish a self directed IRA.  The main difference between an IRA and a self-directed IRA, is that with a [...]

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Signs of a Bottom – Now May be the Right Time to Use a Self-Directed IRA to buy real estate

May 9th, 2012

Sales of vacation rental properties fell 56% between 2006 and 2010, but climbed 7% in 2011 to 502,000, according to the most recent survey by the National Association of Realtors, a trade association. Yet prices remain soft; according to the NAR, the median price on vacation rental homes dropped more than 19% in 2011 to [...]

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The Dallas Self Directed IRA LLC Solution

April 27th, 2012

A Dallas self directed IRA LLC with “Checkbook Control” offers you the ability to use your retirement funds to make almost any type of investment, including real estate, on your own without requiring the consent of any custodian. Have an investment opportunity in Dallas or Texas, such as real estate or precious metals that you [...]

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Use your Self-Directed IRA LLC to Buy Foreclosure Properties Tax-Fre

March 26th, 2012

Unknown to most, Self Directed IRA LLC offers one the ability to use his or her retirement funds to make almost any type of investment on their own without requiring the consent of any custodian or person. The IRS only describes the type of investments that are prohibited, which are very few. IRA Financial Group’s [...]

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Self Directed IRA Vanguard Vs the Self Directed IRA by IRA Financial Group

March 13th, 2012

Unknown to most, not all self-directed IRA providers are the same, including the Vanguard self directed IRA. Accordingly, most self-directed IRA providers claim they are really offering self-directed IRA type accounts but in actuality what they are offering is the ability to self-direct only the investment products they offer.  Whereas, in the case of IRA [...]

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The Self Directed IRA LLC Structure – Too Good To Be True?

January 23rd, 2012

When establishing a Self Directed IRA LLC Checkbook Control solution it is vital that you work with tax professionals who have expertise in the tax and ERISA area.

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