Insight & Updates

One of the most rewarding ways to experience retirement wealth? Collecting rent. When you invest this way, you get the security of real estate, for starters. You get the potential for steady cash flow, and the tax benefits that come with an IRA. But there’s one part many new investors overlook: the management side. Understanding …

For years, traditional retirement accounts dominated the conversation. They were simple and familiar. And they were built around the idea of saving now and paying taxes later. But as investors look for more flexibility (and more control) many are turning to Self-Directed Roth IRAs. Why? It offers something that traditional accounts can’t match: the potential …

There’s something timeless about real estate. It’s tangible. It’s steady. It’s the kind of investment you can drive by and instantly know that it has appeal. That’s one reason so many retirement investors turn to Self-Directed IRAs for real estate ownership. These accounts combine the power of physical property with the tax advantages of an …

Private lending might sound like something reserved for banks or big investors. But with a Self-Directed IRA, you can step into that role yourself—using retirement funds to make secured loans to others. Done right, it can generate steady, predictable income while keeping your money backed by real assets. Still, it’s not as simple as cutting …

If you’ve spent any time looking into alternative investments, you’ve probably seen tax liens pop up as an option. They sound unusual at first. Buying someone else’s unpaid property taxes? Really? But within a Self-Directed IRA, tax liens can be a unique way to grow retirement wealth. And you can do so while sticking to …

Gold. Silver. Two forms of money which people have prized for centuries. And, if you’ve checked the prices lately, they’ve gone absolute gangbusters. So it’s no surprise that investors want to put precious metals into their retirement accounts. The beauty is that with a Self-Directed IRA, you can. But here’s where things get tricky: not …

Private lending isn’t just for banks anymore. With a Self-Directed IRA, you can put your retirement dollars to work independent of Wall Street. It’s a way to turn your IRA into a lender and collect predictable income while keeping the tax advantages of a retirement plan. The best part? You stay in control. You decide …

There’s something reassuring about owning a piece of gold or silver. It’s not just a line on a brokerage statement. It’s a real, tangible asset that’s been trusted by people for centuries. Inside a Self-Directed IRA, precious metals get paired with powerful tax advantages, turning it into more than just a shiny metal. It becomes …

There are few things in your financial life that will be as reassuring as having real estate in your retirement portfolio. After all, real estate isn’t going anywhere. People will always have a need for it. There’s only so much land. And if you have an income-generating asset within a Self-Directed IRA, you can potentially …

You might have heard of this phrase, ” Self-Directed IRA custodians ” What is it? And why does it sound like a janitorial service? Well, it’s not—but it can be a way to keep your retirement portfolio clean. In practice, a Self-Directed IRA custodian is a great help in giving you the freedom you need …