A. While most of IRA money invested in various traditional investment vehicles, direct-owned real estate (the owner has direct title to the property) inside an IRA could provide a substantial amount of flexibility.
However, while the allure of non-traditional, non-stock-market-based investments like direct real estate can be an attractive proposition for many investors – especially in times of increased market volatility – such investments can also create unique planning challenges not normally associated with traditional investments.
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