Using an IRA to invest in Real Estate

BELLEVUE, Wash. - May 16, 2013 - PRLog -- Investing in real estate is a great option available in the markets today. Many people have a natural or pessimistic view of the economy going forward. Many are afraid that the economy will dive into a double dip recession thus totally destroying all chances for a successful retirement. I must say that I also share their concern about the outlook of the U.S. economy as well as the world economy. Someone once told me that if China sneezes America gets a cold. If America sneezes the whole world gets a cold. As America is the economic world leader this is probably very true.

How to Protect Against the Uncertain

Investing in real estate could be one of the best ways to protect against the uncertainty behind the outlook of the economy. Here are a few reasons investors are turning to real estate:

1.     The housing market is at a low that may never be achieved again in our lifetime.

2.     If the hosing market dips any lower with a double dip investors can hold onto the assets until the market turns back up, all while collecting rents in the meantime.

3.     If markets experience heavy inflation the value of the property and rents will increase almost increase just as fast. This is much better than the bonds that will become nearly worthless.

4.     Investments in real estate allow the IRAs to invest while utilizing some leverage. How much leverage the IRA will use is up to the account holder.

These are just a few of the reasons investors are turning to real estate. The professionals at SilverStone are expert at assisting the individual with the establishment and rollover of funds into a self-directed IRA. This is one way investors are pursuing investments in real estate. This allows them to buy into real estate and begin collecting the profits tax-free or tax differed.

How it works

First you set us a self-directed IRA, a new IRA, through a qualified custodian. Then you set up an LLC, and roll the funds from former IRAs or 401(k)s into the IRA which is then invested into the LLC. This step gives the control and management of the LLC into the hands of the IRA holder. Then you take the funds from the LLC and setup a checking account that gives the checkbook writing control into the hands of the account holder and not the custodian.

Once the investor has gone through this process the investor can begin managing the funds. He or she can invest in the investment property investment opportunities that are in the local market. This allows him or her stimulate the economy in the local community.

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