Category Archives: Individual Retirement Accounts

Benefits of Alternative Investments

Many investors still are not aware that they can invest in alternative investments. Anything that does not fall within the definition of traditional stock and bonds can be loosely defined as alternative investments. These types of investments have many benefits … Continue reading

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Using a Self-Directed IRA to Purchase Property

When investing in real estate with a self-directed IRA, there are a few rules the account holder needs to be aware of so they don’t get penalized. Here are five rules pertaining to purchasing real estate through an IRA: Cannot … Continue reading

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Investing in Private Placement in your IRA

Self-directed IRAs allow for alternative investment options not held within the stock market. Mountain West IRA allows for you to invest in Private Placements. These are either private stocks or equity within a company.  Your self-directed IRA will obtain the … Continue reading

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The Basics of Mortgage Notes

To diversify their portfolio, investors sometimes need to think outside the box. This means considering alternative investments such as mortgage notes. Investing in mortgage notes allows investors to get involved in the real estate investing world without flipping houses or … Continue reading

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The Basics of Limited Partnerships

In a partnership, which is a type of unincorporated business organization, multiple individuals, called general partners, manage the business and are equally liable to the debts of the business. Investors can invest their Self-Directed IRA in these businesses. These investors … Continue reading

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Investing in Raw Land

When investors with self-directed IRAs consider investing in real estate, they usually think of rental properties or homes they can flip instead of raw land. For many people it can be difficult to imagine the potential of vacant land and … Continue reading

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