Category Archives: News & Articles

Real Estate IRA: The Secret

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Robert

Real Estate IRA and Solo 401(k) investors know a secret that most economists, college professors and politicians don’t seem to understand.  Here it is: Over the last 50 year cycle of real estate activity, the average rate of appreciation (on … Continue reading →

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For Real Estate Investors Only…

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Brian

Why do we keep writing about Real Estate investing using a Real Estate IRA?  Because, the distressed property market is producing huge returns for our Self Directed IRA & Solo 401(k) clients, and the investment opportunity in this market isn’t … Continue reading →

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Real Estate IRA: Loan or Own?

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Robert

In a previous blog “Real Estate IRA vs Wall Street“, we introduced you to investment opportunities that we can recommend with several of our trusted partners offering programs suitable for a Real Estate IRA or Solo 401(k). Two of these … Continue reading →

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Real Estate IRA vs Wall Street

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Robert

Recently, I read an article on Market Watch by Paul B. Farrell.  The article is entitled “Wall Street’s Invisible Gorilla Is Killing America’s Soul”, on the Wall Street Journal’s Digital Network. Then, within days, USA Today published an article entitled … Continue reading →

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Come Prepared for the Best Deals

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Brian

Distressed properties continue to be the primary investment interest of the hundreds of self directed investors we speak with every month. This is no surprise, as distressed home sales continue to make up about 30% of total home sales nationally … Continue reading →

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Update: Real Estate Outlook 2010

Posted on April 13, 2010 by Robert

At the beginning of 2010 we wrote an article stating that “2010 will look a lot like 2009…and the worst is over and those huge drops in prices are a thing of the past”. Now that the first quarter is … Continue reading →

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Who Qualifies for a Solo 401k Plan?

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Brian

So you’re not currently self-employed and you think you don’t qualify for a “sole proprietor” 401(k) plan?  Think again. You can set up a Solo 401k even if you already contribute to an employer sponsored retirement plan….and, there are HUGE … Continue reading →

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Your Investment Portfolio: Smart Diversification

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Brian

One of the first things we learn as investors is the importance of diversification.  How many times have you heard the expression “Don’t keep all your eggs in one basket”?  A well balanced investment portfolio, we are told, should provide … Continue reading →

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IRAs and Distressed Property – Part 3

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Robert

This is Part 3 of a 3 Part series exploring the relationship between “distressed” properties and Self Directed IRA real estate investing. In Part 1, we took a look at the opportunity (for investors) created by foreclosures, short sales and … Continue reading →

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IRAs and Distressed Property – Part 2

Posted on August 26, 2009 by Brian

This is Part 2 of a 3 Part series exploring the relationship between “distressed” properties and Self Directed IRA real estate investing. In Part 1, we took a look at the opportunity (for investors) created by foreclosures, short sales and … Continue reading →

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