The most commonly accepted retirement plan in the United States today is the 401(k) plan. But have you considered real estate investment as a retirement vehicle? Let’s take a look at the two...
Retirement Accounts
Retirement Accounts
Retirement Accounts Vs. Real Estate Investing
We’ve all heard the question: Would you rather have $1,000,000 today or have a penny double every day for 30 days? What if we changed the question to: Would you rather contribute $200 per month for...
Checkbook IRA, or Checkbook LLC?
A recent case has shed light on one of the riskiest retirement plan strategies offered by promoters. In McNulty v. Commissioner (157 T.C. 10), a U.S. Tax Court provided clarity to the scheme of...
Using Self-Directed IRAs to Invest in the Houston Market
As the Houston market continues to become more competitive, more Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors are looking for ways to ensure successful deals. In a market where property is moving faster than...
Rent to Retirement
Does 15% to 20% ROI investing in Turnkey Rental Real Estate sound attractive? What if I told you that you could invest in the hottest markets in the country and have the support from teams that have...
Business Owners – Are You Diversifying from Your Business?
Last month, we discussed how a Self-Directed SEP IRA could be used as a tool to help reinforce your tax sheltering strategy and supplement your business cashflow at the same time. The above question...
Self-Directed Fix and Flips
Maybe you are not new to real estate investing. Maybe you have fixed and flipped hundreds of properties or are a housing provider to hundreds of families nationwide. But have you ever thought of...
When a Potential Investor Says, “I Like the Project, But…”
Chances are, you've been in the situation where you’re talking with a potential investor for your next project. You know they are qualified, and they appear to be truly interested in your project....
Think Realty Podcast #136 – Let’s Play IRA
You probably already know that IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account. Or does it? Maybe it really means Investing Rules Apply. If investing with your IRA were a game, playing it is similar to...
5 Best Retirement Cities for Active Adults
One of the most important considerations for aging Americans is whether they can afford retirement. According to a recent survey from the Employee Benefit Research Institute, fewer than one in five...
