Checkbook IRA LLC Pros and Cons with Quincy Long Hosted by Cash Flow Depot (Teleconference)

A very popular idea in the self-directed IRA industry is to have what some have termed a “checkbook control” IRA. These have been under attack by the IRS. Click the link below to listen to Quest IRA President H. Quincy … Continue reading

The Dangers of Checkbook Control IRAs

A very popular idea in the self-directed IRA industry is to have what some have termed a “checkbook control” IRA. These have been under attack by the IRS. Click the link below to listen to Quest IRA President H. Quincy … Continue reading

Six Widely Held Untruths About Self Directed IRAs

By H. Quincy Long for Self-Directed Source Blog There is a lot of confusion over self-directed IRAs and what is and is not possible. In this article we will discuss six of the biggest self-directed IRA myths. 1)      Purchasing anything … Continue reading

Why Your IRA May Owe Taxes: To Pay or Not to Pay? – That is the Question

By:      H. Quincy Long A.        Introduction             Many people are surprised to learn that, as discussed below, there are 2 ways in which an IRA or 401(k) investment in an entity may cause the retirement plan to owe tax on … Continue reading

The Truth About Self-Directed IRAs and Other Accounts

There is a lot of confusion over self-directed IRAs and what is and is not possible.  In this article we will disprove some of the more common self-directed IRA myths. Myth #1 – Purchasing anything other than CDs, stocks, mutual … Continue reading

Frequently Asked Questions About Buying Debt Financed Real Estate in an IRA

Good news!  You can buy real estate in your traditional, Roth, SEP, or SIMPLE IRA, your 401(k), your Coverdell Education Savings Account for the kids, and even in your Health Savings Account.  Even better, your IRA can borrow the money … Continue reading

Buying Real Estate in Your IRA

1.  Who is H. Quincy Long and why do I care? H. Quincy Long, who holds the designation of CISP (Certified IRA Services Professional), is CEO/President of Quest IRA, Inc., a self-directed IRA third party administrator with offices in Houston and Dallas,Texas.  … Continue reading

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Directed IRAs

There is a lot of confusion over self-directed IRAs and what is and is not possible. In this article I will discuss some of the most important things you need to know about self-directed IRAs. 1) IRAs Can Purchase Almost … Continue reading

Top Ten Things You Need to Know When Investing in Real Estate Notes with Your IRA

Investing in real estate notes with your IRA is one of the most popular self-directed IRA investments available. But with this popularity comes common mistakes when people lend their IRA (and non-IRA) money out, secured by liens on real estate. … Continue reading