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Welcome to the Madison Trust Self-Directed IRA blog! Here, you will find posts about a wide variety of topics related to Self-Directed IRAs. Whether you're interested in learning about what you can invest in or you need a guide to help set up your account, you can find all the help and information you need right here.

Whether you're looking for information about account maintenance, investing in real estate, or setting up a checkbook IRA, we can help! New posts are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly to stay up-to-date on all of the information you need to know about investing with a Self-Directed IRA.

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Our dedication to client support is one of the main reasons why so many people rely on Madison Trust, along with our flat fee structure that never includes hidden or unexpected costs. No matter how much your Self-Directed IRA grows, your fees remain the same. Sign up for a Self-Directed IRA today and discover the Madison Trust advantage for yourself!

How To Invest in a Foreign Property with a Self-Directed IRA - Part 1

Investing in foreign property has been a strategy to diversify portfolios and potentially earn higher returns. Find out how you can combine this strategy with a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to receive additional tax benefits and potential retirement savings growth.
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October 7, 2024

How to Convert a 401(k) to Real Estate Without Penalty

As a buzzing alternative asset, real estate continues to make a splash in the investing realm. This has riveted some prospective investors who are now wondering how to convert their 401(k) to real estate. Madison Trust has one method to share that’s uncomplicated and free of penalties.
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September 25, 2024

Can I Buy a House with a 401(k)?

As 401(k)s are the general standard for employee-sponsored retirement accounts, many holders wonder if they can buy a house with a 401(k). Madison Trust is here to present an alternative and give you the pressing details on this hot button topic.
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September 11, 2024

Should I Cash Out My 401(k) to Buy a Rental Property?

Conceivably, you’ve been developing your 401(k) for years and are yearning to buy a rental property with your savings. Since you can’t purchase real estate with a 401(k) directly, you’re considering cashing out your retirement savings. Is this a good idea? Let’s mull it over.
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September 9, 2024

Embrace the Route 66 Spirit with a Self-Directed IRA in Illinois

Opening a Self-Directed IRA in Illinois can help diversify your retirement portfolio with alternative assets. Contact Madison Trust today to learn more.
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11 Prevalent Questions from Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Owners, Answered

Investors eager to implement independence into their real estate investing may be thrilled by the prospect of the outrivaling Self-Directed Real Estate IRA. If you’re seeking to reform your retirement savings and potentially increase your returns, grasping the peculiarities of investing in properties with a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA could prove to be favorable.
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May 23, 2024

Investment Sponsor Spotlight: Bluestone Commercial Capital

Bluestone Commercial Capital has been serving the Northeast Corridor and South Florida by granting capital to small businesses who are looking to grow their business. As avid advocators for building yield in diversified portfolios, this real estate bridge lender’s approach emphasizes creative problem-solving while offering unparalleled opportunities for prospective investors.
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Becoming a Fix and Flip Connoisseur with a Real Estate IRA

Fix and flips are generally famously celebrated real estate investments due to their typically generous returns. Whether you’re hoping to invest in a single property or multiple properties, the Real Estate IRA may be your oath to possible prosperous retirement savings.
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April 1, 2024

Common Missteps of Real Estate IRA Investing and How You Can Avoid Them

A Real Estate IRA extends plentiful, potential opportunities for increasing revenue and supplementing income for retirement. Nevertheless, IRAs run under the IRS, and account holders must comply with their regulations. To potentially prevent common real estate investing mistakes from occurring, read about guidelines you may not be privy to.
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March 11, 2024

Realty to Riches: How Real Estate Can Supplement Income in Retirement

SDIRAs in real estate are a phenomenal approach to cultivating and enriching your retirement income. The benefits of property investment are aplenty, including usual high returns and the ability to cover RMDs. You may be astonished to discover the variety of advantages real estate has to offer, all depicted in our newest blog.
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December 26, 2023
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