By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Have you considered investing in raw land in a Self-Directed IRA? Many people believe land purchases the domain of real estate developers and don’t give it serious consideration. Land can be a good investment for those who do their due diligence. You must understand the risks and rewards associated with investing in…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Dave Ramsey once said, “Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It is learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can’t win until you do this.” This is a fundamental concept when it comes to real estate investing. It…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage In the second quarter of 2013, private equity investments in the United States were valued at $71 billion! That is a lot of money, and most of it comes from investors just like you. In fact, private equity investments are some of the best ways to generate a passive income using your…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage One of the most significant advantages of a Self-Directed IRA is investing in less traditional options like real estate. How can you be sure if investing in real estate with your Self-Directed IRA is suitable for you and your retirement goals? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding a…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage I recently has the opportunity to watch the Academy Award winning movie titled Twelve Years a Slave. The movie had a lot of impact moments but the line that really hit home for me was when the main character, Solomon Northup played by Chiwetel Ejiofor, is in a dialogue with a fellow…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage As you know, Crowdfunding is creating a lot of ‘buzz’ in the financing world right now. The question is; ‘How can you profit from it?’ Many people are turning a profit from new opportunities for individual investors to pool small amounts of capital into emerging small businesses. Let’s take a look at…