Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate Investing

A self-directed IRA offers the same tax benefits as other IRAs but allow investment in real estate.

a self directed ira allows more control

Many People Saving for Retirement Today Feel Uneasy About Turning Their Entire Savings Over to Wall Street Money Managers Updated August 1, 2024 Among the different options for retirement accounts, a self-directed IRA allows you to retain direct control over the investments in your account. Sometimes known as a “checkbook IRA”, they offer the same tax benefits as other IRAs…

Real Estate Investments Deliver Many Benefits Not Offered by Stocks

More investors are discovering the benefits of investing in real estate rather than stocks.

commercial real estate investing vs the stock market

Today, a growing number of investors are discovering the advantages of investing in commercial real estate versus the stock market. There are some unique advantages to owning investment real estate that stocks and bonds don’t offer, including yield performance that is independent of Wall Street uncertainty. Commercial real estate also offers an excellent way to diversify a traditional investment portfolio….

STNL Property Investments and Their Advantages

In this article, we will discuss the many advantages of STNL property investments.

couple sitting on mountainside relaxing after making stnl property investments

STNL property investments have many advantages.  Typically, they can be a safer and more secure real estate investment. Looking back, it is safe to say 2018 was a seller’s market.  Although cap rates have increased over the past 12 to 18 months, certain property uses have remained in high demand such as gas and convenience stores, grocery stores, quick-service restaurants,…

1031 Exchange Rules

There are several general rules that apply to all 1031 exchanges:

1031 exchange rules

The 1031 like-kind tax deferred exchange originates from Section 1031 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. This section of the IRS Code allows real estate investors to defer the payment of capital gains tax that would normally be due when real estate is sold (or relinquished) by purchasing another like-kind replacement property. 1031 exchanges are also known as Starker Exchanges,…

Real Estate Investing With The Lessons of 2020

2020 has drawn a laser focus on one very important fact – we must plan for the unexpected.

2020 city scape representing real estate investing with the lessons of 2020

If nothing else, this year has absolutely drawn a laser focus on one very important fact – we must plan for the unexpected.  The extreme circumstances and resulting market volatility which has occurred since March 2020 is unlike anything our investors have experienced in their lifetimes.  With uncertainty coupled with market volatility comes a lot of emotion – primarily fear. …