Learn about adding real estate to an investment portfolio without managing long term rental properties. Renovating a home for a quick sale and real estate investment trusts (REITs) are discussed.
If you are contemplating adding real estate to your investment portfolio you may want to consider a Self-Directed IRA as a possible financing option. With the recent downturn in the real estate market, values for real estate in some markets have plummeted by as much as 50%, investors are looking at the use of self directed IRAs for a source of financing.