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A Guide to Real Estate Syndication

February 5, 2019

Introduction

Making a career out of investing in real estate is not exactly the easiest thing. Like a lot of investments, real estate investments tend to start out small before progressing into something bigger. However, this progression could take years and for the ambitious real estate investor, the idea of spending years of their career investing in turnkey rental properties doesn’t seem too appealing. Fortunately, real estate investors can gain the financial momentum to fast track their career via a concept known as real estate syndication For real estate investors looking to learn more about real estate syndication, this article will provide a complete guide to the concept to help them broaden their knowledge.

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Two Assets That Can Drive Wealth

We know that keeping your financial future secure is one in every of the foremost vital goals of any prudent investor.  Throughout economic uncertainty, social unrest, or worldwide crisis, gold and silver are crucial assets and fundamental investments of a well-balanced diversified portfolio.

Some gold drivers to keep your eye on in 2019 are broken into four categories below:

  • Wealth and economic expansion
  • Market risk and uncertainty
  • Opportunity cost
  • Momentum and positioning

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Recession Resistant Asset Class – Mobile Home Parks

January 3, 2019

A portfolio of mobile home parks purchased at the right price have proven to be a remarkably recession resistant investment. If you are concerned about a possible near-term recession and are looking to position your IRA defensively, you should consider investing a portion of your capital into mobile home parks.

Here are a few reasons why mobile home parks have delivered profits year in and year out, whereas their cousins (apartment buildings) were far more erratic over the last few recessions.

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Stock Market Volatility?  Don’t Worry, it will all Work Out…

October 15, 2018

 

As I write this brief piece, the Stock Market, represented by the Dow Jones index has plunged over 1300 points from record heights.  While this represents about a 5% decline, it seems like a volatile way to prepare for retirement.  Meanwhile, stock pundits are encouraging calm – as the losses only represents half of the gain of the entire past year.  They say, “Don’t worry, it will come back – it always comes back.”

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Share The Secret: Self-Direction For Children

October 2, 2018

 

 

SHARE THE VALUE OF INVESTING

When it comes to investing, education and experience are key. This is not something that is taught in school, but instead must be learned either on one’s own, or from a mentor figure. Once you learn the ins and outs of investing, you can use a self-directed IRA to pass along your knowledge to your children.

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Introduction to Wholesaling – Why should YOU care about it?

July 31, 2017

Have you ever seen the late night infomercials for making money in real estate with no money down? What about a local event in your hometown from a guru pitching real estate courses? What is wholesaling and does it work in all markets? Everyone understands that it takes money to make money. Is it true that I can flip a house without ever touching a hammer? Continue reading…

Alternative Investments Provide Many Options for Self-Directed IRAs

April 28, 2017

Authored by Tracy Stein – CEO & President of Prime Pinnacle Investments

The world of alternative investments was once a sleepy province populated by institutional investors making modest investments in start-ups and smaller companies. Today, the alternative investment landscape encompasses global markets in a variety of asset classes and thousands of investment firms managing trillions of dollars across the globe.

Self-directed IRAs provide an opportunity for investors to invest in alternative assets, either directly or through managed funds. When the assets are private – that is, not registered with the SEC – ownership might be limited to accredited (i.e., wealthy) investors. Purchasing individual assets or shares in alternative-asset funds offers IRA owners several benefits, including: Continue reading…

How Do I Set Up A Self Directed Retirement Account?

November 28, 2016

This video will walk you through the steps to set up your very own NuView IRA account. You can open your account online by going here: https://accounts.nuviewira.com/applications/esignlive.aspx.

Who Wants to Own a Hotel?

October 26, 2016

Guest Writer: Troy Antonik, Executive VP and CFO at Key Performance Hospitality Management

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7 IRA Questions to Ask Your CPA

March 10, 2016

Guest post by The Heroes Group:

1. Am I eligible for a Roth IRA conversion?
Is it recommended? A key benefit of a Roth IRA is that you don’t pay income tax when you withdraw funds in retirement (your earnings, or profit, are tax free). Before you consider converting, ask your CPA for your estimated tax liability. Continue reading…