August 21, 2025
What’s Inside Your Solo 401(k) Plan Binder? If you’re self-employed or run a small business with no full-time employees (other than your spouse), the Solo 401(k) is one of the most powerful retirement plans available. But if you’ve recently adopted a Solo 401(k), you’ve likely received a plan binder full…
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March 13, 2017
By Guest Contributor Dmitriy Chebotarev Different types of equity financing structure and the potential challenges one might face when structuring an investment with joint equity partners First and foremost, it…
February 20, 2017
This may be the year that billions of dollars in commercial mortgages go belly up. These loans were financed in 2007 and are maturing this year. That means some commercial…
January 27, 2017
Recently the General Accounting Office issued its report on retirement security. It's called GAO-17-102 and it says “Improved Guidance Could Help Account Owners Understand the Risks of Investing in Unconventional…
January 24, 2017
By Guest Contributor Kathy Fettke The numbers are in. Sales of existing homes in 2016 were the highest in a decade... ...but inventory levels were the lowest in recorded history!…
January 11, 2017
As cities across the nation restrict or even ban the renting of properties on a short-term basis, a new Arizona law allows them anywhere in the state, without limits. The…
January 4, 2017
By Guest Contributor Joe Mendez Thanks, Joe! We feel really good about it, too! "Having a self-directed IRA really is a blessing. I retired from my previous employer at 50…
December 27, 2016
by Guest Contributor Kathy Fettke: Co-CEO, Real Wealth Network, Host of the Real Wealth Show and author of Retire Rich with Rentals The Federal Reserve finally raised rates for the…
December 23, 2016
by Guest Contributor, Attorney Kim Lisa Taylor 10 Things Investors Should Know Before Investing in a Real Estate Syndication If you have a self-directed IRA? If so, you no doubt…
November 9, 2016
by Guest Contributor, Attorney Kim Lisa Taylor NOTE: This information is of a general, educational nature and should not be construed as legal advice pertaining to your specific offering, exemption…
November 2, 2016
Impacting IRAs: The RISE Act, the DOL Fiduciary Rule & 60-Day Rollover Appeals Just back from the Fall Conference for the Retirement Industry Trust Association with some news about Self-Directed…
September 27, 2016
A guest post from Sensei Gilliland, Founder of Black Belt Investors Investing in real estate is one of the great options you have with a self-directed IRA or 401k. This…
September 15, 2016
Discover 12 ways to use your Roth IRA for a real estate investment property Taxes, Taxes, Taxes In 2016 the Tax Foundation reports that Americans will spend more on taxes than on clothing, food, and housing combined.…
