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What can a self-directed IRA invest in?

April 26, 2017invest IRA self-directed

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What can a self-directed IRA invest in?

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Your IRA can purchase raw land, rental properties, commercial property, condominiums, mobile homes, boat slips, LLCs, LPs, tax liens, private stocks, notes, deeds of trust, parking lots, equipment leases and more. All of these investments must be handled as investments, not used personally.

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Almost anything making for virtually unlimited array of possible investment choices that are allowed. The IRS only defines the following assets as excluded: Life insurance contracts (e.g., a life insurance policy on the life of the IRA owner) Collectibles (e.g., antique rugs, cars, stamps, etc.) Capital stock in an “S” corp. Self-directed IRAs offer investors tremendous flexibility in choosing investments for your retirement savings plan. Investing in real estate through your self-directed IRA may be the key to turning your dreams into reality. While most self-directed custodians accommodate traditional investments such as mutual funds and stocks, some specialized custodians also allow clients to invest in all forms of real estate (e.g., raw land; rental properties; commercial properties; even real estate-related private entities, such as limited liability companies, that invest in real estate).