Real Estate for IRAs and Other Qualified Plans

With a struggling stock market and challenging economy many individuals are searching for alternative investment options for their retirement accounts. People obviously want their money to grow so they can retire comfortably and do the things they want to do. One alternative investment class often overlooked by the average investor is institutional-quality real estate. And by adding an asset to your portfolio that is non-correlated to the stock and bond market you have the potential to lower your overall investment risk. The type of real estate investors can have exposure to can range from medical office buildings to apartment complexes. These types of real estate investments can be located in strategic growth markets around the country.

The most common way for people to set up a retirement account with access to these types of alternative investments is with a Self-Directed IRA or other qualified plan. Without getting into further discussion on how to structure these plans properly, it’s important to seek advice from an investment professional that specializes in these types of investments. Below are some of the investment vehicles people can choose from:

Non-Traded REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)
LLCs
Limited Partnerships
Note Programs
1031 Exchange/Tenant In Common (TIC) Investments

For more information on 1031 Exchanges