Mike Ventry

  • Mike Ventry is a self-directed IRA administrator with Advanta IRA. He may be reached at mventry@advantaira.com.

The 401(k) Mistake that Can Easily Cost You $30,000

The 401(k) Mistake that Can Easily Cost You $30,000

As an individual retirement account (IRA) custodian, I often encounter investors who have been using their IRA or 401(k) accounts to buy and sell real estate in ways that are costing them serious capital. These sticky situations do not always lead to the so-called “implosion” of a retirement portfolio that ...
3 Questions You Must Ask Your Self-Directed IRA Administrator

3 Questions You Must Ask Your Self-Directed IRA Administrator

Ever had a great deal right in front of you, but been painfully unable to act because you were short on capital? If so, then you likely understand why so many real estate investors opt to take their traditional individual retirement accounts (IRAs) and make them self-directed IRAs. Real estate ...