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Offshore Real Estate Investors: Here's Your Due Diligence in 6 Steps

Offshore Real Estate Investors: Here's Your Due Diligence in 6 Steps

With more and more Americans purchasing offshore real estate, whether for investment purposes or living abroad after retirement—due diligence is critical.
Who is Considered a Disqualified Person? (Infographic)

Who is Considered a Disqualified Person? (Infographic)

Self-directed IRAs are governed by rules that prohibit transactions with disqualified persons. Here we explain who you can and can’t work with.
Top 3 Questions IRA Holders Have About Property Taxes

Top 3 Questions IRA Holders Have About Property Taxes

We collected the top 3 questions self-directed IRA holders have about property taxes. Read to learn more.
Avoiding Offshore Investment Scams with Due Diligence

Avoiding Offshore Investment Scams with Due Diligence

Due diligence is especially important for investors considering offshore real estate investments. Investors can find themselves in these tricky situations.
You Asked, We Answered: How to Use Your IRA to Buy Your Retirement Home

You Asked, We Answered: How to Use Your IRA to Buy Your Retirement Home

We answered questions about how investors can use their IRA to buy their future retirement home. Read to learn more.
What Does “Fiduciary

What Does “Fiduciary" Mean and Why Should Investors Care?

The following article will help you find out whether your financial adviser will provide you with a fiduciary standard of care.
You Asked, We Answered: Real Estate IRAs III

You Asked, We Answered: Real Estate IRAs III

We answer all of your burning questions about Real Estate IRAs. From funding your self-directed IRA to property management.
5 Barriers Retirement Planning Professionals Need to Know

5 Barriers Retirement Planning Professionals Need to Know

Here are 5 barriers for retirement planning and a few more interesting numbers for retirement professionals and banking personnel.