100+ Investment Options You Didn't Know Were Possible for Your IRA

Access your list of investment options, each with the potential to be held within an IRA or other tax-advantaged account.

There is a vast array of alternative investment options available to IRA investors:

• Residential and commercial real estate
• Notes, mortgages, and private lending
• Businesses and private entities
• "Other" alternative investment options
• Traditional asset classes

Discover these and many more possibilities in this comprehensive guide!

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• Residential and commercial real estate
  
• Notes, mortgages and private lending
  
• Businesses and private entities
• "Other" alternative investment options
• Traditional asset classes

Announcing an Easier Way to Find Investments

It’s now easier than ever to find the most in-demand investment opportunities for your self-directed account. Introducing Investment District, where you can browse and choose from high-end platforms and providers in the digital currency, lending, precious metals, private equity/crowdfunding, and turnkey real estate asset classes.

Exclusive Benefits Come Standard

We don’t stop at providing a superior investing experience: Each client receives access to exclusive opportunities not found with any other self-directed account custodian. You’ll receive valuable, in-demand discounts and membership access – just for opening an account.

Valued Member Access

• Free annual membership to one of the nation’s largest real estate investors associations, which includes several benefits and discounts for real estate investors
• Free access to a leading marketplace for construction services and contractors to ensure a fair price

Special Discounts

• Discounts on services specifically tailored to real estate investors who use a self-directed IRA
• Special rental property insurance discounts

More Benefits

• Access to time-saving, and hassle-free assistance to help you navigate the real estate investment process
• Extensive free education for real estate investors

It’s now easier than ever to find the most in-demand investment opportunities for your self-directed account. Introducing Investment District, where you can browse and choose from high-end platforms and providers in the cryptocurrency, lending, precious metals, private equity/crowdfunding, and turnkey real estate asset classes.