By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Choosing where to invest your Self-Directed IRA is not as simple as buying and selling securities. Your money is at stake and bad investment decisions can result in significant losses. A good investment decision is ultimately grounded on a well-thought out and well-planned investment process. While there is no standard procedure for…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Are you tired of rushing to your multi-unit investment property to show vacant apartments? Sick of having to hunt down tenants just to collect their rent checks? Weary of 2 a.m. phone calls about broken pipes or heaters? Looking for tips on how to hire a professional? How to find an excellent…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Are you tired of rushing to your multi-unit investment property to show vacant apartments? Sick of having to hunt down tenants just to collect their rent checks? Weary of 2 a.m. phone calls about broken pipes or heaters? If so, it may be time to hire a professional property manager for your…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage When hearing the word “investment,” people tend to think about stocks of publicly listed companies and fixed income, like bonds. But contrary to popular view, there are investment opportunities outside the public market called “alternative assets” that are more suitable for a Self-Directed IRA investors. Stocks and bonds are what we call…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage In one of our most recent posts, The Advantages of Owning a Multi-Unit Property, we discussed the potential and benefits of investing in a multi-unit property. But what makes a good property investment for your IRA? Here are some factors to guide your buying criteria: 1. Investment purpose. Is your IRA buying to…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Distressed commercial properties provide great opportunity and potential for high investor returns—that is, if you know how to identify a good deal from a bad one. Your focus on real estate in an IRA must be on properties that will give you the best value for your money. In these times when…