Self-Directed IRA Rules
A self-directed IRA offers investment opportunities outside of the typical stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. Real estate, promissory notes, and private company stock are some of the alternative investment options available when you own a self-directed IRA. To make the most of your investment and maintain your IRA tax benefits, it’s important for…
What’s the Difference Between a Tax Lien and a Tax Deed?
Home ownership is the American dream – a dream that sometimes gets cut short by financial downturn. Home owners can start running behind on tax payments, and when this happens real estate investors can find investment opportunities. Both tax lien and tax deed investing involve buying properties that have delinquent taxes, but it’s…
Common Misunderstandings About Investing in Tax Liens
Even the most novice investor is familiar with a basic real estate transaction. After all, over 60% of Americans own their homes; so buying real estate is, for the most part, an understandable process. Real estate investing can get a lot more complex, however, and certain investments require more knowledge than others to…
What Financial Advisors Should Know About Tax Lien Investing
As investors increase their knowledge and venture out to take more control of their portfolios, financial advisors are also learning to provide more value. While some investors have just enough knowledge to be dangerous, they tend to want something outside the ordinary. For one thing, they’ve learned that investing in real estate can…