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Real estate investments can come in many forms, making it easy to find one that fits your interests. Self-directed IRA real estate investments can include:
Real estate can be a profitable, rewarding way to grow your self-directed account and potentially help you achieve your dreams faster. Here are six reasons to consider using real estate as part of your self-directed retirement portfolio:
Real estate has historically generated higher returns than traditional/public market investments
Hedge against public investments with an investment not tied to stock market performance
Turn your expertise or a passion for real estate into revenue for your retirement account
Our clients’ accounts fund neighborhood revitalization and provide affordable housing
Many projects create jobs for local contractors and other service providers
From managing rehabs to lending money to real estate investors, there’s a variety of investment options
Equity Trust enables you to easily invest in real estate using your self-directed IRA or real estate checkbook IRA LLC, and the transaction will be tax-deferred or tax-free.
Here’s are the steps you can take to work with Equity Trust as a custodian and begin to reap the benefits of this powerful investment type in your self-directed account:
One of our specialized counselors will walk you through the process, or you can do it online with myEQUITY.
A few potential sources:
Possibilities include:
Easily initiate your investment with the Real Estate Wizard in myEQUITY.
Our liaisons are here to help you if you need it.
Buying real estate with an IRA has never been faster, easier, or more streamlined. Our state-of-the-art online account management system enables you to:
Watch as John Bowens breaks down the three simple steps to purchase real estate using a tax-advantaged self-directed IRA.
Equity Trust Client
“I never knew that investing my retirement into real estate could be this easy. Equity Trust Company made the process so seamless and pleasant that I can’t stop talking about it to friends and family…”
Equity Trust Client
“This is a bit of a new experience for me so their [associates] were extremely helpful in answering all of my questions promptly and accurately. The bill pay service is very user friendly and extremely easy to use.”
Equity Trust Client
“My real estate transactions were top-notch and all bills were paid in a very timely manner, extremely effortless, with no issues. My only regret is that I didn’t know about self-directed IRAs years ago, but I’m happy I finally found out about Equity Trust!”
Equity Trust Client
“Our real estate purchase is now complete… I’ve paid a couple of transaction related bills through Equity Trust and I am surprised at how easy it has been and how completely Equity is managing the accounting, bill payment, and even the task of mailing items. I am not a financial guy, but I feel like this has been a very solid decision.”
Equity Trust Client
“We have held IRAs with Equity Trust Company for over 20 years. They are the LEADER in the industry with service, knowledge and education!”
Equity Trust Client
“Investing in a self-directed IRA is the best kept secret! The process to purchase real estate using my IRA savings is fairly simple and after flipping the property, all profits remain in the IRA account without capital gains. It’s a win-win for me since I left my corporate job and don’t regularly make contributions. This works!”
What are you investing for? Whether your “why” is retirement, healthcare expenses, or a loved one’s education, we make the journey easy with innovative technology and first-class service.
Traditional financial institutions limit your account to traditional investments. With Equity Trust, you can truly diversify into a range of options including real estate, private entities, cryptocurrency, precious metals, and more, in addition to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds – all in one account.
Our size, expertise, and technology help us ensure that we’re there when you need us most. With more than 500+ associates focused on processing 2.5M+ transactions each year, we work diligently to enhance your experience with us.
While you’re in control, rest assured knowing you’re not alone: our knowledgeable, client-focused associates are here to provide dedicated, personalized service from opening your account to assisting you with investment transactions. You can lean on our 50+ years of experience in the financial services industry. Talk to a knowledgeable IRA Counselor.
Don’t have an investment in mind? Most custodians establish your account and leave you on your own to figure it out. Our WealthBridge portal and Investment District online marketplace enable you to find potential investment opportunities with the click of a button. Start your search
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. By simply opening an account, you open doors to valuable, in-demand discounts and membership access.
Let our industry-leading education and resources help you navigate through your real estate investing journey.
Learn how it works, read a real-life example, and how to get started.
Browse the tax-advantaged accounts and find one that matches your savings goals – from retirement to education to health care savings.
Dig deeper into how real estate investing works in a self-directed account.
Ready to Get Started Investing Your IRA Into Real Estate?
Our knowledgeable IRA Counselors can answer your questions about the self-directed investing process and share insight and education about our self-directed accounts to help you decide what real estate-based options may be best for you.
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Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional. Equity Institutional services institutional clients of Equity Trust Company. Brokerage Services Available Through ETC Brokerage Services, Member SIPC, and FINRA. *Founded in 1974 | Self-Directed IRA Custodian since 1983. The predecessor business to Equity Trust Company was established in 1974 and the IRS approved as a custodian in 1983. **Assets under custody and administration as of 06/30/2025. 1ici.org, total assets in IRAs as of 12/2024
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© 2025 Equity Trust®. All rights reserved.
Equity Trust Company is a directed custodian and does not provide tax, legal or investment advice. Any information communicated by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only, and should not be construed as tax, legal or investment advice. Whenever making an investment decision, please consult with your tax attorney or financial professional. Equity Institutional services institutional clients of Equity Trust Company. Brokerage Services Available Through ETC Brokerage Services, Member SIPC, and FINRA. *Founded in 1974 | Self-Directed IRA Custodian since 1983. The predecessor business to Equity Trust Company was established in 1974 and the IRS approved as a custodian in 1983. **Assets under custody and administration as of 06/30/2025. 1ici.org, total assets in IRAs as of 12/2024
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