How to Set up a Self Directed Real Estate IRA

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Consult Your Financial Advisor: Consult your financial advisor before you decide to invest your self directed IRA in real estate.

   There are several federal laws that put limitations on your allowed self directed IRA investment in real estate.
   
   Under this law you can invest on houses, buildings, land, commercial properties and some of the mortgage notes.
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   Step 2: Gather all Financial Information: You need to gather all the necessary financial information of the interested property.

   The financial information includes the appraisal price, copy of the title, mortgage payment rates and other necessary details.  This step is of utmost importance because your investment will not be considered valid until all your information is ready and approved. , You can buy property from anyone other than your immediate family members.
   
   You cannot exchange a property from business to private ownership and also with any other financial person connected with your account. , If you fail to do so, your financial institution will not approve your self directed real estate investment. , Same way all the income coming in form of rent or resale should be deposited in your self directed IRA.
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   Step 3: Allowable Sellers: There are few limitations on buying a property under self directed real estate IRA investment.

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   Step 4: Have Enough Funds in your Self Directed IRA: You need to have enough funds in your self directed IRA to pay off all your property related expenses including the closing costs.

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   Step 5: Property Related Incomes & Expenses: Remember all the future expenses incurred on the real estate property should be paid away from your self directed IRA.

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