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Category: Guest Blog Article

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August 19, 2021Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

All You Need to Know About Investing in Property in College Towns

Looking to learn about investing in rental property in college towns? Is it worth the risk? These are all questions many property investors seek answers to, whether you are new to investing or have been investing in properties for years. According to Statista, approximately $4.5 billion was invested … Read More

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July 1, 2021Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

Saving for Retirement: Entrepreneur Edition

Guest article written by Jessica Larson, SolopreneurJournal.com As an entrepreneur, one of the things you’re probably most passionate about (besides your family) is your business. Still, that doesn’t mean you want to be doing it forever. Eventually, you’ll want to retire. And, saving for retirement is crucial. When you … Read More

David Tilney
November 25, 2020Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

Some Tips on ‘Hiring’ and Retaining Great Tenants by David Tilney

David Tilney has been managing single-family houses in Colorado Springs, CO for over 40 years. The article below was written by him to share his tips and secrets to success in retaining great tenants for your investment property. Understand How Investment Property Works in Your State First, define the … Read More

Guest author Jonathan Leiter explains the new meaning of accredited investors.
October 8, 2020Guest AuthorAlternative Investments

The New Definition of “Accredited Investor”

Our guest author, Jonathan Leiter, Vice President – Business Development & Investor Relations for Excelsior Capital, explains the new definition of accredited investor in this timely and informative article. For nearly 40 years—spanning six different US Presidents, nine different SEC Chairs and five bull markets—the definition of “accredited … Read More

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June 16, 2020Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

Passive Real Estate Investing with Predictable Monthly Returns

Guest blog by Steve Landaal, VP of Portfolio Management at HIS Capital Funding I remember as a boy, my grandmother Anna safely retired off her bank CDs. She earned a fair interest rate at that time, and she enjoyed predictable monthly payments, which paid her monthly bills. With current … Read More

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February 19, 2020Guest AuthorAlternative Investments

Socially Responsible Investments I’ve Made in My Self-Directed IRA

Guest blog by investor Laura Oldanie It feels so good to invest my retirement funds in socially responsible investments, knowing my money is working to solve social and environmental problems instead of causing them. The vehicle that enables me to direct these funds this way is the checkbook … Read More

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February 14, 2018Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

Avoiding Risk as a Real Estate Investor (by Clayton Morris)

Any new venture can be intimidating, and that’s certainly the case with real estate investing. I hear questions constantly from new or prospective investors who are worried about risk. Sure, there are horror stories about investors who lost it all, but if you play your cards right … Read More

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September 5, 2017Guest AuthorAlternative Investments

Tips on Loan Underwriting for Private Lending Investments in Your IRA

This is a guest blog written by Doug Smith of Castle Rock Capital Management More and more self-directed IRA owners lend money from their IRAs than ever before. Private lending investments are an amazing way to grow your IRA’s balance to new heights and secure your future with … Read More

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June 1, 2016Guest AuthorGuest Blog Article

Finding the Right Property Manager for Your Investment

Guest Blog by Kathleen Gaspari Kathleen Gaspari is a recent graduate of Advanta IRA University (Advanta U), where she earned the designation of self-directed IRA specialist. She works for Berkshire Hathaway Home Services and is incredibly experienced in the investment property realm. We believe the knowledge she provides … Read More

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January 14, 2016Jack CallahanGuest Blog Article

Chris and Donna Littleton, Property Managers and Self-Directed IRA Specialists

Advanta IRA Administration is pleased to announce that Atlanta-area property management managers, Chris and Donna Littleton, have completed Advanta IRA University (Advanta U) courses and now hold the title of self-directed IRA specialists. Advanta U is a series of sophisticated yet simple educational courses designed to teach certain … Read More

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