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Mountain West IRA provides administrative and recordkeeping services for self-directed IRAs, giving account owners the flexibility to hold a wide range of allowable alternative assets while maintaining control over their asset choices.

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Long Term Investor Traits

Long-term investors take a different approach to creating and molding their portfolio.

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Teaching Kids To Save Money

Learning good saving habits early in life could really help individuals in the long run.

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Why Are Beneficiary Designations So Important

Many people assume that their will or trust is enough to ensure that their money goes where they want it to when they pass away. However, when it comes to retirement accounts, annuities, or even life insurance policies, the person listed on your Beneficiary Designation Form will inherit that asset, even if that is no longer your intention.

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Self Directed IRAs and Real Estate Investments

Although the options are nearly unlimited when investing in real estate with a self directed IRA, it is extremely important to understand and follow the IRS guidelines to avoid hefty penalties for violations.

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Can I Partner My IRA with Personal Funds on an Investment?

Discover how to partner your Self-Directed IRA with personal funds to unlock larger investment opportunities. Learn the rules, compliance requirements, and practical examples to ensure your partnership stays IRS-compliant and works toward your retirement goals.

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What Can You Invest in Using a Checkbook IRA LLC?

Our latest guide breaks down the advantages of checkbook control, popular alternative assets investors often explore, and the critical compliance rules every account holder must understand. From real estate and private lending to crypto, precious metals, and tax liens, learn how an IRA-owned LLC can give you greater speed and flexibility—while still operating within IRS guidelines. Whether you’re new to Self-Directed IRAs or looking to expand your knowledge, this resource helps you navigate opportunities, responsibilities, and key restrictions with confidence. 

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Acquiring Private Stock in a Self-Directed IRA

Private stock refers to company shares that are not traded on public stock exchanges. Private companies typically offer these shares, ranging from small startups to larger established firms.

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The Great Depression

Dateline, October 9, 2008. One year ago today the Dow Industrial Average was 14,198.

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Alternative Investments: Where does my Investment Return go?

This blog post explores the benefits of opening a Self-Directed IRA with Mountain West IRA, focusing on alternative investments like Real Estate, Private Placements, and Promissory Notes. It highlights how returns from these investments—such as rental income, equity growth, dividends, interest payments, and property appreciation—contribute to enhancing the IRA's value. The post emphasizes diversification, potential for higher returns, and increased control over retirement funds, while stressing the importance of due diligence and professional financial advice for making informed investment decisions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

As a real estate professional, why should I know about self-directed IRAs?

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Can I borrow money from my self-directed IRA?

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Can my self-directed IRA be subject to legal action or creditor claims?

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Does Mountain West IRA provide financial advice or offer assets to purchase?

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How long does it take Mountain West IRA to fund a transaction?

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How long does it take to fund an asset through my self-directed IRA?

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What assets can I hold in a self-directed IRA?

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What is Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) and Unrelated Debt Financed Income Tax (UDFI)?

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