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Advanta IRA Self-Directed IRA Services for Alternative Investments
If you want more control over the growth of your retirement account – a self-directed IRA could be the answer you are searching for. This path allows you to invest in the things you know best. We can help you get started.
This Meetup group is here to share learning opportunities about self-directed IRAs and alternative investing methods. Our goal is to enlighten and empower you to take control of your retirement investments and discover additional paths to financial freedom.
While typical IRA custodians or brokerage firms continue to invest your money in traditional stocks and bonds, self-directed IRAs offer you total control in making your own investment choices. With self-directed IRAs, you gain the freedom to make investments in things you know and understand, at a pace within your own comfort zone.
Self-directed accounts are allowed to hold a myriad of alternative investments like real estate, private lending, LLCs, private equity stock, precious metals, and more, all of which promote crucial diversification in your retirement portfolio. Alternative investments have the potential to build tax-free or tax-deferred wealth in your self-directed IRA, sometimes at a faster pace than traditional investment methods.
We exist to provide quality education and to assist you in the administration of your account.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Network event7 attendees from 5 groups hostingHow to Profit from Short Sale Properties in 2025Link visible for attendees
Short sale properties are gaining momentum in today’s shifting real estate market—and savvy investors are paying attention. In this informative webinar, David Randolph of Short Sale Prophets reveals how short sales can unlock undervalued opportunities and create potentially strong returns in uncertain times.
From understanding 2025 market shifts to navigating legal and procedural updates, you’ll learn how to source, analyze, and invest in short sale properties with confidence. Whether you’re new to distressed assets or looking to sharpen your strategy, this session is packed with actionable insights.
Highlights include:
· Why Now? Explore current market trends and why short sale properties are gaining traction in 2025.
· How It Works: Get a simplified breakdown of the short sale process from start to finish.
· Legal Insights: Stay compliant with evolving regulations while protecting your profits.
· Investor Tips: Discover proven strategies to identify and close successful short sale deals.
· Avoid the Pitfalls: Learn how to vet properties and reduce risk.
Plus, Advanta IRA’s Reneika Lightbourne explains how to use a self-directed IRA to invest in short sale properties—adding a tax-advantaged angle to your real estate playbook.You must register here to receive the webinar link.
- Network event8 attendees from 5 groups hostingThe Strategy of Investing in Light Industrial Real EstateLink visible for attendees
As industries and business needs evolve within the rapidly changing U.S. and global economy, so does the demand for flexible, functional commercial property. This creates a niche space for investors to take advantage of the benefits of investing in light industrial real estate and flex properties. From small-to-mid-sized, versatile, and multi-tenant property to a mix of office and warehouse space—there are opportunities for investors of all levels.
Join Advanta IRA’s Ted Steinkamp with guest speakers Daniel Culler, CEO, and David Sheets, VP of Investor Relations at Avistone, to learn why flex properties and multi-tenant light industrial real estate investments are gaining momentum—and how you can benefit.
Topics include:
· What makes light industrial and flex properties unique
· Benefits of a diversified tenant base and value-add potential
· Why shrinking supply and rising demand create timely opportunities
· How investors, like Avistone, implement a strategy for acquiring, managing, and selling light industrial real estate
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about an alternative investment in the real estate realm to add to your portfolio.You must register here to receive the webinar link.
- Network event2 attendees from 5 groups hostingInvesting in Mineral Rights with a Self-Directed IRALink visible for attendees
Looking for a powerful way to diversify your retirement portfolio? Investing in mineral rights with a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) could be the hidden gem you’ve been missing.
Join Corey Daharsh of Advanta IRA and Troy Eckard of Eckard Enterprises, LLC for a high-impact session on how to build long-term, tax-advantaged wealth through mineral rights ownership. Whether you’re exploring alternative assets for the first time or looking to deepen your SDIRA strategy, this webinar delivers the essentials—benefits, risks, and real-world insights you can use.
You’ll learn:
· How mineral rights generate passive income and long-term value
· Why SDIRAs are ideal for investing in mineral rights
· IRS compliance tips to avoid prohibited transactions
· Due diligence strategies to reduce risk
· Market trends influencing mineral rights investments todayYou must register here to receive the webinar link.
- Network event8 attendees from 5 groups hostingWhat Is Land Banking? A Strategic Wealth-Building ToolLink visible for attendees
What is land banking—and how can it help you build long-term wealth?
In this insightful webinar, Advanta IRA’s Larissa Greene welcomes Marcella Silva of Velur Real Estate Services, Inc., to explore what land banking is and why it’s gaining traction with forward-thinking investors.
Land banking is the strategic practice of purchasing affordable, pre-developed land in the path of growth—before it skyrockets in value.Marcella will show you how to identify smart opportunities, avoid common pitfalls, and determine what truly makes a parcel of land valuable for future development.
Key takeaways include:
- How to find land in growth corridors
- Essential features that signal value
- Why not all land is buildable or worth buying
- How to invest using a self-directed IRA
Whether you're looking to diversify your portfolio or take a long-term approach to wealth building, this session will give you the tools you need to make informed investment decisions.
You must register here to receive the webinar link.
Past events (86)
See all- Network event2 attendees from 5 groups hostingThe Basics of a Checkbook Control IRA LLCThis event has passed