For
investors, it’s all about the returns. The higher the returns, the better the
investment decision. I want to tell you about a way that you can earn
double-digit returns by self-directing your IRA.
Most
investors who have a retirement asset like an IRA may be familiar with
companies such as MetLife, Merrill Lynch, Fidelity and others. Those companies
manage your money through traditional broker dealers by investing in things
like stocks, bonds and mutual funds. While these investment choices can be
somewhat stable, they don’t guarantee double-digit returns. At best, you can
expect slow, incremental growth. While that’s not bad, there is a better way.
By
self-directing your IRA, you can double your growth through tax-free profits,
tax deductions, asset protection and estate planning.
What
does it mean to self-direct your IRA or 401(k)?
When
you self-direct, you are not relying on an investment advisor to sell you
products; you find your own assets and invest through your own research. This
allows you to build lasting, long-term wealth by investing in things you’re
comfortable with because you have knowledge or experience in it. Through
self-directing your IRA, you can expand or supplement traditional retirement
investments through assets such as real estate, notes, foreign currency, tax
liens, and more.
Here’s
the catch. The IRS requires a third-party custodian for self-directed IRAs.
Choosing the right custodian is crucial. One that I can recommend is Equity
Trust (www.propertiesclique.com). Equity Trust is made up of a team of experts
who have been helping investors realize significant growth for over 35 years.
The key is they not only will manage your growth, but limit your tax exposure,
which is as big a benefit.
Equity
Trust manages $3 billion in IRA assets for 40,000 clients. Having the right
people on your team is key – I’ve said this over and over. In this case, it can
mean the difference of thousands of dollars.
Choosing
to invest in real estate allows you to earn tax-free/tax-deferred returns on
your investment. Combining the knowledge of a custodian with a sophisticated,
active real estate investor like myself will lead to returns that you would
never be able to realize in the traditional investment routes.
Take
a look at the case studies in this issue for just a couple of examples of high
investment returns through real estate investing. Then, call me to find out how
to start growing your IRA today!