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…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage New investors’ ups and downs of IRA investment in distressed real estate properties don’t seem like a good idea. Contrary to its name suggests distressed property investing offers a high potential for income and long-term investment returns. What are distressed properties? These are properties that are under a foreclosure order or are…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Cash is king. With the increase in rental rates in some locations, property investors are now opting to buy multi-unit properties to improve their cash flow and reduce possible losses. But is a multi-unit asset really a good investment? Here are things to consider: 1. Stable cash flow. Logically, with more units…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Do you have an itch to become a private company investor? Or do you just want simply looking to get your feet wet with the right startup? Here are the three most important things you should know before investing in a private company. 1. Investing is not a Cakewalk. Do your research!…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Investing your Self-Directed IRA in private companies is primarily centered on looking for profitable opportunities. Even when financial statements and the business plan do reveal positive prospects for future growth, you still have to face the reality that some of the company’s plans may not materialize. These are things that even the…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Investing directly in private companies can take two forms: debt or equity. These two terms are commonly used business terms, but what is the difference? As a potential investor of your Self-Directed IRA in a private company, these two forms have different implications and can be viewed using four metrics, namely returns,…