A self-directed IRA can be a great investment vehicle, even for real estate! Before you buy your next Dallas-Fort Worth investment property, read this article first!

Most of the questions surround buying investment properties in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas. Which we, of course, know a lot about. The biggest question about buying an investment property or rental property is how will you pay for it and can you use your IRA to buy local investment properties?

Self-Directed IRAs for Real Estate – Can You Use Them to Buy Dallas-Fort Worth Rental Properties?

First off, IRA refers to an individual retirement account. Individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are tax-advantaged retirement savings accounts that people can utilize to save and invest for the future.

IRAs traditionally hold investments like stocks, mutual funds, bonds, etc., mainly because that’s the mainstream way most people save for retirement.

However, after reading this article, you will see that real estate can be a fantastic way to increase your wealth. So, how can you use your IRA to increase your retirement account funds while still taking advantage of the IRA's tax advantages and the advantages of the Dallas-Fort Worth real estate?

Although self-directed IRA real estate is becoming more popular, you should take some precautions to guarantee that the law is followed to the letter when using your IRA to invest in local Texas real estate.

Some simple Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) rules for real estate to follow ar ... Read More…

Real Estate Investing in Dallas: Why and Where to Invest

Thinking of dipping your toes in Dallas's real estate market? If so, then that'll probably be among the best decisions you'll make this year. 

As the fourth largest metro in the country and an economic hub for the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan, Dallas has been experiencing unprecedented growth in recent years, a trend projected to continue even in the coming years. 

It is among the country's fastest-growing cities, and a significant business hub for small, medium, and large enterprises. But just before you dive in, here's what you should know about investing in real estate in Dallas. 

6 Reasons Dallas is a Good Place to Invest in Real Estate

As a real estate investor, you want to invest in a market that will lead to both improved cash flow and high returns on your investment. The good news is that Dallas fits this bill. Here's why.

1. Steady Population Growth

Nothing fuels a real estate market's development like population growth. As one of the largest in-land metropolitan areas in the country, Dallas attracts a diverse population with each wake. As of writing, the city is home to over 1.3 million people, and closer to 6.3 million people if you consider the entire DFW metroplex.  The city of Dallas reportedly attracts approximately 150,000 new residents annually.

It is among the country's most densely populated and also fastest-growing cities. This makes Dallas o ... Read More…

Diversity of Real Estate Investing

7 Feb 2021
Real Estate Investment | Longhorn Investments

If you own your home, your home equity may be your biggest asset. However, few people consider home equity an investment asset because it does not produce income. Rather, its value comes as collateral on a home equity loan, home equity line of credit, or mortgage and it can only be monetized by selling the home. To generate income from real estate, you need to be involved in real estate investing.

The housing bubble of 2008 disabused investors of the notion that real estate will always appreciate in value. On the contrary, real estate is subject to the same market forces as any other asset. However, real estate has a few attributes that make it uniquely suited to any investment portfolio – land is in limited supply, location determines value, real estate lasts forever, and the property has multiple uses besides investment. Because of the uniqueness of real estate as an asset, real estate investing can be attractive as a side gig or as a full-time job. Here are some considerations for getting started in real estate investing.

Diversity of Real Estate Investing
Reality television programs popularized the idea of house flipping. While house-flipping is a form of real estate investing, it is not the only way to invest in real estate. Rather, real estate investments come in many different forms. Choosing the right one for you depends on your assets, the time and effort you can devote to ... Read More…

Benefits of Joining Your Local REIA

REIA is an abbreviation for Real Estate Investing Association / Group.  REIA groups or clubs as some are called, are an invaluable tool to meet people from all walks of life who have an interest in real estate investing and to learn all about the REI business.  Members of REIA groups are like-minded groups of men and women “where deals and funding meet.”  Companies have been formed, and deals have been made directly from the relationships developed and information shared at REIA group events.  I refer to them as your real estate investor “watering hole.”  Members attend the “Watering Hole” to learn and find deals and funding. 

Learn more about the benefits of joining your local REIA group through the Infographic below:

Education - Here's a small list of topics you may see at your local REIA:

+ Getting Started

+ Foreclosures

+ Short Sales

+ Nothing Down Purchases

+ Flipping Properties

+ How to Estimate the After Repaired Value

+ Refurbishing & Rehabbing

+ Lease/Options

+ Finding Bargain Properties

+ Writing Offers

+ Building profitable partnerships

+ Marketing to Find Motivated Sellers

+ Marketing to Sell Your Houses

+ Buying Discounted Notes & Mortgages

+ Mobile Homes & Mobile Home Parks

+ 1031 Exchanges & Other Tax Issues

+ Property Management

+ Using Self-Directed IRAs

+ Lawsuit or Asset Protection & Legal Issues

+ How to Fi ... Read More…