Self-Directed IRAs  One of the most effective ways to meet the goal of securing an independent retirement is through the use of an Individual Retirement Account. Although contributions and withdrawals may vary between different types of IRAs, all allow investments to grow on a tax-deffered or tax-free basis. By utilizing the tax-advantages IRAs have to offer, an investor is capable of significant growth beyond that of similar investments made outside of an IRA. | Common Investment Vehicles | | In addition to traditional investments (i.e. stocks, bonds, options, mutual funds, etc.), you have the ability to invest in non-traditional assets such as: | - Real Estate
- Tax Liens/Deeds
- Judgments
- Private Placement Memorandums
- LLCs
- Equipment Leasing
- Mobile Homes
| Mortgages/Deeds of Trusts
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Investing Made Easy Find the investment The account custodian with Equity Trust Company will initiate the purchase according the instructions on the Direction fo Investment form. Appropriate document (e.g. warranty deeds, options, mortgages, notes, etc.) will be held by Equity Trust Company in safekeeping. The account custodian will notify you once the investment has been purchased and is posted to your account. Any related income (rent, down payments, etc.) must be sent to the account custodian along with a Deposit coupon. The funds will be received, deposited and posted to your account. Any related expenses must be paid out of your IRA account, using a Bill Pay DOI form.
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