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The rules · July 14, 2026

Prohibited transactions, explained without the legal fog

The rules around IRA-owned real estate sound intimidating, but they reduce to one idea: the account invests, you do not benefit. Here is the plain version.

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Buying process · July 13, 2026

Five questions to ask before buying real estate with retirement money

Before anyone writes an offer, five questions decide whether a property belongs in an IRA at all. Ask them early and the rest of the process gets much calmer.

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The basics · July 12, 2026

What a self-directed IRA can and cannot buy, in plain English

A self-directed IRA is still an IRA. The difference is the menu. Here is what that menu may include, what it never includes, and why the details matter.

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Educational information only, not legal, tax, or investment advice. Always review your situation with your own custodian, CPA, and attorney.