Kaaren Hall's Page

Just Ask Kaaren
When: 12/14/2009 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Where: http://www.justaskkaaren.com/
Description: Just Ask Kaaren

If you could ask any question about self-directed investing, what would it be? Join expert business coach, Larry Gassin as he interviews the president of uDirect IRA Services, Kaaren Hall. Ask your questions in advance and hear the answers during Larry's live interview Monday December 14th..

Date: Monday December 14th
Time: 4:00pm PST… Continue

What is a real estate IRA?

"Real estate IRA" is a term used to describe a real estate investment(s) in a self-directed IRA or 401(k).

With a real estate IRA, you can earn tax-free/tax-deferred returns on your real estate investments.
What types of real estate IRA investments are allowed?

The following is a partial list:

* Raw land
* Single-family homes
* Commercial property
* Apartments
* Duplexes
* Condos/townhomes
* Mobile homes
* Real estate notes
* Second mortgages
* Partial notes
* Real… Continue

Pre-tax or after-tax? That is the question? I'm not a tax professional (I'm a Third Party Administrator for self-directed IRAs). So, check with a tax professional to verify... with that disclaimer out of the way I'll say that income taxes are on sale next year. I mean a red hot fire sale! In 2010 there's something called TIPRA, the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act. So why should you care? With TIPRA you can CONVERT pre-tax IRA money to Roth money REGARDLESS OF INCOME. Note I say "c… Continue