MARKET & TRENDS
SELF-DIRECTED IRAS
Using Self-Directed IRAs to Invest in the Houston Market
SELF-DIRECTED IRAS ARE PUTTING THE POWER BACK INTO THE HANDS OF REAL ESTATE INVESTORS ACROSS HOUSTON.
by Sarah Shellam
s the Houston market contin- ues to become more com-
market and how your SDIRA can participate.
you could be on your path to a tax- free retirement.
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petitive, more Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) investors are looking for ways to ensure successful deals. In a market where property is moving faster than it has in years, having a real estate investment in your SDIRA can increase your chances of generating more profit for your retirement. Whether you are buying or selling, there has never been a better time to make sure you truly understand the current Houston
An SDIRA is a retirement vehicle designed to offer diversification by allowing investors to hold private assets, like real estate. SDIRAs can offer flexibility, accessibility, and added tax benefits for investors wanting to buy property in the local market. These accounts are putting the power back into the hands of real estate investors across Hous- ton, and with the right education and understanding of the market,
UNDERSTANDING THE HOUSTONMARKET If you’ve been keeping up with the activity in the Houston market, it’s no shock to hear that there is a major inventory shortage—not only in Houston, but nationwide. The demand for real estate is higher than it’s been in years, pushing prices up and making it difficult for SDIRA
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