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Your Real Estate Investing Hub

Wherever you are in your real estate investing journey, having the right tools and resources can make all the difference. From identifying opportunities to navigating transactions, we connect you with the information and services that support your goals.

Buying Real Estate

Real Estate Checkbook IRA

Open a Checkbook IRA to take direct control of your real estate investments, streamline transactions, and gain greater flexibility in managing your portfolio.

Explore Checkbook IRAs

IRA Power Loans

Explore non-recourse loans, a financing option that allows you to purchase real estate within your IRA and effectively leverage your capital.

Finance Your Investment

Real Estate Reports

Get in-depth reports covering market trends, property performance, and more to help you evaluate potential real estate opportunities.

Access Reports

Home Inspections

Avoid surprises after you buy. Get in touch with a home inspector to help identify any issues with the property so you know what to expect upfront.

Schedule an Inspection

Landlord Insurance

Find specialized insurance options for IRA investors to help protect your rental property from damage, liability, and unexpected costs.

Get a Quote

Buying Real Estate

Real Estate Checkbook IRA

Open a Checkbook IRA to take direct control of your real estate investments, streamline transactions, and gain greater flexibility in managing your portfolio.

Explore Checkbook IRAs

IRA Power Loans

Explore non-recourse loans, a financing option that allows you to purchase real estate within your IRA and effectively leverage your capital.

Finance Your Investment

Real Estate Reports

Get in-depth reports covering market trends, property performance, and more to help you evaluate potential real estate opportunities.

Access Reports

Home Inspections

Avoid surprises after you buy. Get in touch with a home inspector to help identify any issues with the property so you know what to expect upfront.

Schedule an Inspection

Landlord Insurance

Find specialized insurance options for IRA investors to help protect your rental property from damage, liability, and unexpected costs.

Get a Quote

Selling Real Estate

Equity 1031 Exchange

Leverage a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another property, keeping your investments working for you.

Find Out More

Real Estate Reports

Gain access to reports that highlight key market data, property valuation trends, and investment opportunities to help you plan your next move.

Unlock Reports

Selling Real Estate

Equity 1031 Exchange

Leverage a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting proceeds into another property, keeping your investments working for you.

Find Out More

Real Estate Reports

Gain access to reports that highlight key market data, property valuation trends, and investment opportunities to help you plan your next move.

Unlock Reports

Managing Real Estate

990-T Preparation Services

Get assistance with filing Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) for income-generation properties held within your self-directed IRA.

Simplify Your Filing

Landlord Insurance

Find specialized insurance options for IRA investors to help protect your rental property from damage, liability, and unexpected costs.

Get a Quote

Managing Real Estate

990-T Preparation Services

Get assistance with filing Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) for income-generation properties held within your self-directed IRA.

Simplify Your Filing

Landlord Insurance

Find specialized insurance options for IRA investors to help protect your rental property from damage, liability, and unexpected costs.

Get a Quote

Expand Your Knowledge

Learn more about real estate investing with educational resources and industry discussions and insights. Discover podcasts, courses, and other opportunities to stay informed.

Weekly Real Estate Report

Receive the most up-to-date, real-time real estate data in your inbox each week to help you make informed investment decisions. Our Real Estate Market Reports provide a comprehensive profile for your chosen ZIP code, including median list price, new listings, price per square foot, price adjustments, inventory trends, median rent, and more.

ENTER YOUR ZIP CODE TO CLAIM YOUR FREE REPORT:

Exclusive BiggerPockets & PassivePockets Access

Connect with a community of more than 3 million investors 
and explore real estate-focused educational content, tools, and discussions through our collaboration with BiggerPockets and PassivePockets. Claim this exclusive offer for a 60-day free trial to each platform, plus $50 off annual memberships after that.

Self-Directed IRA Master Academy: Real Estate Course

Browse education courses that cover a variety of self-directed investing topics and offer useful knowledge for investors at any stage.

Building Equity Podcast

Dive into discussions on real estate investing, market trends, and other topics, in this podcast tailored to self-directed IRA investors.

Additional Resources

Guide

15 Minute Guide to Self-Directed Real Estate Investing

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Report

Self-Directed Real Estate Market Report

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Guide

Real Estate Checkbook IRA Guide

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Guide

Real Estate Investing Quickstart Guide

Jumpstart Your Investing

Guide

Real Estate Investor Orientation Guide

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Blog

Potential Pros and Cons of a Non-Recourse Loan

Know Your Options

Collection

Self-Directed IRA Case Studies

Explore Success Stories

Blog

Self-Directed IRA Real Estate Rules and Regulations

Discover the Requirements

Blog

What Do I Need to Start a Checkbook IRA LLC?

What’s Required

Calculator

IRA Loan Calculator

Calculate Your Loan

Video

What Is UBIT?

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Blog

The Importance of Insurance in Protecting Your Investment

Understand Your Choices

Blog

What to Consider When Choosing an Investment Property

Review Key Factors

Blog

1031 Exchange Rules and Types Explained

Learn the Rules

Blog

Top Markets for Out-of-State Investors

Find Opportunities

Blog

Turn Your Investment into a Short-Term Rental

See How It Works

Blog

The Evolving State of Property Insurance: What to Know

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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 Doc Prep, LLC is a services company which offers services such as document preparation services, IRA Power Loans services and other services to assist an investor with its investments. Equity Doc Prep is not authorized to advise you as to which documents you should use or may need or which services are recommended. Equity Doc Prep does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice, and no services offered by us should be considered to replace the need for qualified investment, tax, and legal professionals. Please consult your legal or financial advisor before making any financial decisions. Under the guidelines for legal document preparation services, you must make all legal decisions yourself -- including decisions about the type of documents you need. Equity Doc Prep may receive or give referral fees for services it offers to investors.

The role of Equity 1031 Exchange, LLC (formerly Midland 1031, LLC) as Qualified Intermediary is limited to acting as qualified intermediary within the meaning of Regulations section 1.1031(k)-1(g)(4) for Federal and state income tax purposes. In this regard, Equity 1031 Exchange is not providing other legal, investment, or due diligence services. The taxpayer/exchanger must direct all investment transactions and choose the investment(s) for the exchange. Nothing contained herein shall be construed as investment, legal, tax or financial advice or as a guarantee, endorsement, or certification of any investments, legal effect or tax consequences of the transfer, conveyance and exchange of the Relinquished Property and/or the Replacement Property.

Bigger Pockets/Passive Pockets is not affiliated in any way with Equity Trust Company or any of Equity’s family of companies. Opinions or ideas expressed by Bigger Pockets/Passive Pockets are not necessarily those of Equity Trust Company nor do they reflect their views or endorsement. The information provided by Equity Trust Company is for educational purposes only. Equity Trust Company, and their affiliates, representatives and officers do not provide legal or tax advice. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. Please consult your tax and legal advisors before making investment decisions. Equity Trust and Bigger Pockets/Passive Pockets may receive referral fees for any services performed as a result of being referred opportunities.

As Equity Trust Company (“Equity Trust”) is a directed custodian, like any investment, it is your responsibility to conduct your own due diligence before investing and before choosing a provider that is right for you. Equity Trust may, from time to time, establish independent contractor relationships with third-party providers, as described above, whereby you, as the IRA owner, can have access to third-party providers for services that may be beneficial to you. Equity Trust is not an affiliate of any such provider. Equity Trust makes no recommendation or representations as to any provider and service or the needs generally of any IRA owner or any IRA. Any service available from any provider that offers investment education or advice solely reflects the views of such provider and in no way represents any recommendation or advice from Equity Trust. Opinions or ideas expressed by third parties, their affiliates, and employees are not necessarily those of Equity Trust nor do they reflect their views or endorsement. IRA owners are in no way obligated to purchase services and IRA owners are free to choose a provider with services as they deem appropriate. IRA owners should consult with their financial and legal advisors before choosing to work with any provider.