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Take control of your future and discover a powerful retirement secret for real estate investors: self-directed IRAs.

How self-directed IRAs work—and why learning about them is a major advantage for real estate investors

Strategies to maximize your earnings—to grow your wealth, reduce risk, and save money on your taxes

The different types of self-directed IRAs—everything from traditional and self-directed IRAs to Real Estate IRAs and IRA LLCs

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Self-Directed Account Types

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Traditional IRA

A retirement account where contributions may be tax-deductible and growth is tax-deferred until withdrawals in retirement.
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Roth IRA

A retirement account funded with after-tax dollars that allows tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement.
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SEP IRA

A retirement plan designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners, with higher contribution limits than traditional or Roth IRAs.
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SIMPLE IRA

A retirement plan for small businesses that’s easy to set up and allows both employer and employee contributions.
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Solo 401(k)

A retirement plan for self-employed individuals with no employees, offering high contribution limits and both traditional and Roth options.
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Inherited IRA

An IRA account passed down to a beneficiary after the original owner’s death, subject to special withdrawal rules and timelines.
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