Rent to own contracts go by many names (and take many forms): rent to own, contract for dead, lease option, etc. These are creative ways that landlords and tenants/buyers have put together to allow someone with marginal credit (tenant) to buy the house they want. Depending upon how the relationship is constructed and documented, it can be a win/win or a lose/lose for both parties.

On Wednesday, October 21, the Minnesota Real Estate Team will be holding is next Investment Property 201 seminar. We will have Attorney, Matt Engel discussing how to best architect these relationships. He will demonstrate the pitfalls and common mistakes that many landlords make and how to avoid them. Matt will explain the best design for these relationships to minimize the legal ramifications if the relationship goes poorly.

Join us on October 21 at 6:30 pm if you have previously written these deals or have always had an interest in them. Contact us now by filling out the registration form or call me at 612-281-5419 for more information.

via Investment Property 201 Seminar: Rent to Own Deals | Minnesota Investment Property Blog.

POSTING FROM TOM ANDERSON’S, OF PENSCO TRUST, BLOG 

On March 23-24, I participated in the Wall Street Journal sponsored “Future of Finance Initiative” in Washington, D.C. Initially conceived to be a forum of financial experts to develop recommendations to the Obama Administration to help define the future of the financial system in this country (post the financial crisis), participants quickly modified the agenda to combine suggestions for dealing with the still occurring crises and the financial markets going forward. The results of the work of the 86 invited experts was published in the March 30th Wall Street Journal. Prior to publication, the forum presented their recommendations in a White House briefing with Larry Summers, the President’s Assistant for Economic Policy and Director, National Economic Council.

While it was clear that time did not allow for the development of a comprehensive road map, the participants were able to reach consensus on 20 recommendations, many of which either echoed programs already underway or elaborated on them. This was no easy accomplishment considering the widely diverse points of view represented. In fact, one participant actually abstained from the voting on recommendations presumably out of protest. The wide-ranging group consisted of some of the titans of Wall Street, such as Arthur Levitt, former Head of the SEC; Paul Volcker, Chairman of the Economic Recovery

Read more from Tom Anderson here:  The Wall Street Journal’s Future of Finance Initiative | Self-Directed IRA Investing.

Posted on February 25, 2009 by CL Jones

Today I will start a series of blogs that will educate you on how to make money in this real estate market. My goal is to teach people how to be lenders

Do you know that you can invest in tax liens and deeds with your 401k, IRA, Sep account, Coverdell (education acct)? If you answered no, you are in the same boat as about 99% of the people walking this earth.

By the time you are finished with the series of blogs, you will know how to make an informed decision on how to make up to a 50% return on your money.

As a full time real estate investor, I have been involved in just about every phase of real estate investing. I have done rehab projects, lease options, subject 2 deals, and wholesaling.

Although I have made some real good money in each niche, I have never witnessed the power and simplicity of Tax Lien investing inside of my self directed Roth IRA.

I thank God for allowing me to discover this niche in real estate investing.

If you are serious about making BIG money in real estate, you just may want to pay attention to what I’m about to say.

I have cracked the code to investing in real estate.  I now team up  with the Government in law suits against property owners.  Yes, you did hear me correctly!

Tax lien investing allows you to get up to a 50 percent return on your money !

In order to understand this concept, you have to understand the power of  a tax lien , tax deed, and a self directed IRA.  I will cover each component one by one right here on my blog, so make sure you check here daily.

This information will change your life if you apply it.  I’m putting a manual together for anyone who is tired of losing their shirt in this market.  Never before in history has God made it so easy to inherit the land for his chosen people.

Stay tuned as I take you down a journey to success. Let me lay out the blueprint for you  to build a real estate empire for your family.

Step 1- Understanding what the best financial option is for your family!

What is a Tax Lien?

A tax lien is a claim, or lien, imposed by the federal government to liquidate a person’s property so that the owed back taxes can be paid in full.

That simply means that uncle Sam has placed a lien on a property when the owner doesn’t pay their real estate or property taxes.  At this point, the government files a law suit against the property owner.

Who do you think is going to win this suit.  We all know that two things in life are guaranteed, death & taxes!

The government depends on property taxes to pay the teachers, police, and others.  Without this revenue, the town would be shut down.  Do you see why this system is so powerful?

The most beautiful component to this is that a tax lien takes on the senior lien position. That means that it even supersedes a mortgage.  So you are guaranteed to get paid.

The governments need their money today, so will will entice investors by giving them a super high return on their money for buying the lien today.

The state of Florida pays investors an 18% annualized return.  Georgia pays 20%.

Stop letting banks use your money to make a fortune!

If banks are only giving you .4% return on your savings accounts, why would you keep your money there!  The shocking thing about it is that the banks take your money and invest it in tax liens because they know that it is a safe return.

My question to you is how long are you going to continue to let the banks outsmart you by getting great returns on  your money?

You are going to love me for introducing you to the power of a self directed IRA.  One of my strategies is to purchase my tax liens and deeds (land) inside of my self directed roth so that I can get tax free profits for life!

I will jump deeper into the power of the self directed ira in another blog posting.  Make sure you check in every day for some more life changing information on how to take advantage of your future in times of economic chaos.

Real the original here:  How to Explode your Self Directed IRA w/Tax Lien Investing part 1 « Privatemoneygoldmine’s Self Directed IRA Weblog.

via The Exeter Learning Institute: Self-Directed IRA Custodians Are Not Created Equal.

This is a follow-up post to my blog post from yesterday regarding self-directed IRAs and selecting the most appropriate Custodian for your self-directed IRA (SDIRA). There are less than ten (10) self-directed IRA providers on a national basis that are truly and completely self-directed IRA Custodians.

Google Self-Directed IRA

You can find most of these Custodians merely by Googling “self-directed IRAs.” You will generally find Pensco Trust, Sterling Trust, EnTrust, Equity Trust, Exeter Fiduciary Services, LLC, First Trust and Trust Administration Services Corp (TASC).

Service Level is Critical

One of the most important elements of a good self-directed IRA Custodian is the level of service provided by the Custodian. How quick can they turn around investment transactions? Can they disburse by check, wire transfer, ACH, etc. These do not necessarily seem that important, but can be critical when trying to close on a real estate transaction.

SDA is Committed to Your Retirement Success

Are you tired of having your retirement funds in stocks or mutual funds that are making pennies on the dollar?

Consider this: With a Self-directed IRA, you can be in control of your retirement funds and prepare for your future wealth and generations to come.

Over the past 30 years, investor participation using self-directed retirement funds for purchasing real estate, property, foreclosures and other opportunities outside the stock market has nearly doubled and is projected to account for 20 percent of the investment market by 2015.

A Self-directed IRA allows you to invest in “non-traditional” investments, such as real estate, mortgages/deeds of trust, private placements, tax liens, businesses and limited partnerships.

The types of accounts that can be put into a self-directed IRA are:

• Traditional IRA
• Roth IRA
• SEP IRA
• SIMPLE IRA
• Coverdell Education Savings Account (ESA)
• Individual (k)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Rollovers and transfers from retirement account

Whether you are an experienced investor or just starting out, don’t miss out on this opportunity to secure your future wealth and generations to come! Self-Directed Alliance™ will help make your investment transition as simple as possible.

via Self-Directed Alliance – SDA is Committed to Your Retirement Success.

Self-directed IRA Blog – Part 2.

A Blog About Nothing: The Best Self Directed IRA.

Books about how to retire rich have abounded for years but there are a few that I think deserve special note. Today’s changing economy means changing the way we think about our investments we make for retirement. It is just not so simple anymore. We can’t leave it up to our financial planner to put our hard earned money in whatever investment he thinks is suitable. It hasn’t worked in the past few years and it won’t work now. This is a big reason why self-directed IRAs are gaining in popularity. Following are a few must read books to help you with your retirement strategy.

Retire Rich With Your Self-Directed IRA: What Your Broker & Banker Don’t Want You to Know About Managing Your Own Retirement Investments by Nora Peterson
This book takes a look at the non-traditional investment approach to increasing the value of your retirement accounts. Different investment options are explained such as real estate options and notes and precious metals. The author’s focus on self-directed IRAs is an eye opener for many investors.

The New Rules of Retirement: Strategies for a Secure Future by Robert C. Carlson
Robert C. Carlson describes the effect that retiring baby boomers will have on various financial areas. He realizes that every situation is different and the same portfolio will not work for everyone. Demographic trends are examined to help people planning to retire. His portfolio ideas are a must read for you baby boomers looking at retirement.

Live Long Live Rich: Creating Your Retirement Paycheck with Award Winning Retirement Planning by H. Craig Rappaport
Simply stated and easy to read, this book explains how to determine what you need and how to create wealth for retirement. The software program is a great way to help you see just what you need to do to “Live Long Live Rich”.

Enjoy your reading and always remember there is more than one way to make sure your retirement years are spent happily and not watching your funds be spent.

The past two years have seen a significant downfall in 401(k) and IRA asset value.  Private pensions have also taken a turn for the worse. As millions of baby boomers reach retirement age and worries about Social Security and government benefits loom more prevalently in their minds, boomers are taking a closer look at just where they want their retirement funds to be.  Boomers want more control.

These baby boomers are looking more closely at alternative investments and considering Self-Directed IRAs. Those with the entrepreneurial spirit may want to invest in a private business. Real estate is also a consideration for investors looking to take advantage of the buyer’s market. Private lending is also increasing in popularity utilizing a Self-Directed IRA.

From what I have seen retirement fund owners are so frustrated with the current economy and disillusioned by their financial planners that they want to become more involved in the decisions of just where their investments are made. More boomers are doing their homework and making choices that put them in control.

One thing for IRA/401(k) holders to consider is which Self-Directed IRA custodian they should use. There are an increasing number of these custodians throughout the United States. Just as you perform your due diligence on your investment, likewise you should do the same when considering which custodian to choose. As a starting point, here are a few custodians that just might do the job for baby boomers wanting to be in charge of their retirement funds.

• Equity Trust
• Pensco Trust
• Sunwest Trust
• Provident Group
• Millenium Trust

Peruse these websites and learn all you can about what they do. Check out their fees and compare with others and always consider customer service reliability. You might have a little more work to do putting your retirement fund choices in your own hands but being in control is what many baby boomers are seeking. There is nothing like watching your investment when you have researched and made your own decisions.

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