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Tax-deferred retirement accounts such as IRAs can be attractive sources of funds for taxpayers looking to diversify their investments. “Self-Directed” IRAs are one such type of retirement which can be used to invest in alternatives to traditional stock market investments such as real estate. While a great idea in theory, there are many potential pitfalls to holding Real Estate in your IRA.
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Matt Wheeler shares more about the pitfalls of holding real estate in your IRA in this podcast.