If you’ve ever invested in real estate, you’re well aware of the amount of homework involved. You have to know the area. You have to know the location, the taxes, and all of the subtle details that go into identifying a strong investment. And, like many real estate investors, you might sometimes get frustrated by …

The Self-Directed Checkbook IRA is not the most traditional method for investing. As such, there are quite a few myths that can spring up around Self-Directed Checkbook IRAs — how they work, how complicated they are, and what sorts of investments one can make with them. The important thing for anyone considering a Checkbook IRA is …

Thinking about a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA to help you build a substantial retirement portfolio? That’s great. But it does not mean that it’s a decision you will want to make overnight. Preparing for a Checkbook IRA should require taking stock of your retirement goals, understanding the process of creating a Single Member LLC, as well …

Occasionally, we get asked if limited liability companies (LLCs) are allowable investments for a Self-Directed IRA. The answer is yes – and they are frequently excellent vehicles for Self-Directed IRAs, depending on the circumstances. They allow for more direct control of IRA assets, and it is even possible to set up a checking account in …

It’s easy to automate your finances when you receive a regular paycheck from an employer with an HR department and you have a 401(k) plan provided by them. And it’s great. You automatically put money that you never see away, and it builds in your retirement account. But what if you are more independent than …

Holding a Self-Directed Checkbook IRA can be a convenient, flexible way to invest in retirement. But if you are new to the concept, it can be hard to make sense of it. Is a Checkbook IRA a special account? Who can have one? And where does this “checkbook” come from, anyway? Below, you will find …

If you were born between 1981 and 1996, they call you a millennial. Many of you are working at your first job, while others may already have had more than one career. Either way, there is a good chance you are not worrying about retirement just yet. To your thinking, that’s too far down the …

If you want more control over your retirement, you usually sign up for a Self-Directed IRA. Doing so allows you to invest in alternative assets like real estate, tax liens, precious metals, private companies, and private notes. But what if you need an even greater deal of control over what you invest in? What if …