By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Anytime one is presented with something new that may challenge their understanding of investing, a couple of things can happen: They fiercely defend their actions and investments up until that point. They immediately look for all the reasons why they should not follow your advice. The secret to helping as many people…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage It used to be that most fixed income portfolios were generic. Most people had the same types of investments and had them in similar proportions. In recent years, investors have realized that many portfolios could perform at a higher level if diversified and modernized into alternative investment options. Let us look at those…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Have you considered investing in raw land in a Self-Directed IRA? Many people believe land purchases the domain of real estate developers and don’t give it serious consideration. Land can be a good investment for those who do their due diligence. You must understand the risks and rewards associated with investing in…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Dave Ramsey once said, “Financial peace isn’t the acquisition of stuff. It is learning to live on less than you make, so you can give money back and have money to invest. You can’t win until you do this.” This is a fundamental concept when it comes to real estate investing. It…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage One of the most significant advantages of a Self-Directed IRA is investing in less traditional options like real estate. How can you be sure if investing in real estate with your Self-Directed IRA is suitable for you and your retirement goals? Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions regarding a…
By J.P. Dahdah, Founder & CEO of Vantage Using your Self-Directed IRA to purchase income-generating real estate is a profitable strategy an ever-growing number of independent investors are using, especially given the current market conditions. With your Self-Directed IRA, you can buy rental property as an investment just as you would buy stock market securities. That means you can use…