What is an IRA LLC (or Checkbook Control IRA)?

About this episode

The episode explains the Self-Directed IRA LLC and its benefits for investors in real estate and alternative assets.

Download our getting started guide to learn more about IRA LLCs: https://directedira.com/beginners-guide-ira-llc/ In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler break down the Self-Directed IRA LLC, also known as the “Checkbook IRA LLC,” and explain how investors use it to buy real estate and alternative assets with greater control and flexibility. They cover how the structure works, what you can and can’t do as manager of the LLC, common mistakes investors make,...

People in this episode

Hosts: Mat Sorensen, Mark J. Kohler

Topics covered

• IRA LLC
• Checkbook Control IRA
• real estate investment
• alternative assets
• investment strategies

Keywords

• IRA LLC
• Checkbook Control IRA
• real estate
• alternative assets
• investment control
• self-directed IRA

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Directed IRA

Products: Self-Directed IRA LLC, Checkbook IRA LLC

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