How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate
by Karlin Conklin, Executive Vice President, Equity & Investor Relati, Investors Management Group
Sep 20, 2018
3 minutes
A self-directed IRA is a type of retirement account legally structured like a traditional or Roth IRA. Though the same annual contribution limits and potential tax advantages apply, self-directed IRAs allow individuals to utilize what is referred to as non-traditional or alternative investments, such as debt instruments, gold and other precious metals, businesses and real estate.
Banks, brokerage firms and insurance companies have historically controlled the type of investments made with IRAs and 401(k)s. They offer a more traditional approach to investing by limiting options to publicly traded
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