Entrust Freedom Blog

Advanta IRA Opens Miami Office – Self Directed IRA Specialist

Published on 2012-02-01 15:20:11

For Immediate Release – February 1st, 2012- AdvantaIRA Trust, LLC is excited to announce the expansion and opening of their newest office in the Miami area. AdvantaIRA specializes in Self Directed IRAs specifically real estate IRAs and private lending in IRAs. Advanta has been in business in Florida for over 9 years with offices in [...]

Romney’s IRA is Self-Directed

Published on 2012-01-19 18:32:57

There was an interesting article in today’s Wall Street Journal that detailed Presidental hopeful Mitt Romney’s IRA and what he owns in it.  Low and behold Mitt has a self-directed IRA.  Mitt holds several private and alternative investments.  Most notably in his portfolio is a Bain Capital shares or membership interest. Mr. Romney has a excellent [...]

For Immediate Release – Freedom is now AdvantaIRA Trust

Published on 2012-01-01 12:12:25

Dear Friends, I just wanted to send some great news. Effective tomorrow, we will be transitioning to a new and better business structure. For the last nine years, we have been affiliated with a company out of California where we shared resources, systems and marketing. Because of the economy and other factors, we have mutually [...]

Season’s Greetings from Uncle Sam

Published on 2011-12-11 18:49:55

It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year… time for tax invoices! Now is the time of year that our local counties start mailing those much loved property tax invoices to real estate owners. Recently, we have seen a huge spike in the number of tax invoices submitted for payment. As Real Estate is one [...]

Notes in an IRA – Solid Returns in a Weak Economy by Dave Owens, CPA, CES

Published on 2011-12-02 09:47:52

“Dave, what can I invest in to get some better returns?” – This has to be one of the most common questions I get.  Who wants to get 1 percent on a CD? Everyone wants the perfect investment.  While I don’t sell products and I don’t get a commission, I will tell you a solid [...]

AdvantaIRA Holds Royal Palm Square Food Drive

Published on 2011-12-02 09:44:49

For immediate release  – December 3, 2011 – AdvantaIRA Trust, LLC is proud to assist in organizing the Royal Palm Business Association Food Drive for the Harry Chapin Food Bank.  Over 25 local businesses in the Royale Palm Square Blvd Area of Fort Myers are collecting food for the holidays.  The final collections will be [...]

South Florida Leads the Way in Real Estate IRAs

Published on 2011-11-22 15:14:37

Self-Directed IRAs offer investors unique opportunities to diversify and purchase tangible assets in retirement accounts. Several Real Estate IRA companies have combined efforts to track investment purchases of real estate or real estate type assets in IRA accounts in Florida.  Real estate type assets would include notes/mortgages (private lending), tax certificates or LLCs that purchase [...]

Banks offer Once-in-a-lifetime Opportunities for Private Investors

Published on 2011-10-13 09:58:28

There are opportunities for small investors to participate in these bank distressed notes. Many private equity firms like Silverleaf Advisors specialize in the techniques listed above. These companies will do all of the collateral and legal due diligence and will handle 100% of the day to day management. Silverleaf engineers and manages the foreclosure process to and has successfully reduced the foreclosure time to maximize returns. Doug Hannah of Silverleaf states, “Our company handles th

Retirement Reality on August 8th

Published on 2011-08-10 15:24:03

How many times have you heard it said we live in the greatest country in the world? We have running water in every building, store shelves are stuffed to the hilt, and pretty much the best health care in the world. We are not perfect, but we have it pretty good. Today, we had one of the largest drops in stock market history. For retirees and soon to be retired, this is their worst nightmare. The last five years have been a disaster that continues to have no resolution in sight. Who would ha

Seller Financing and 1031 Exchanges

Published on 2011-08-02 13:28:00

We are often asked if a client who is doing an exchange can offer seller financing to the buyer, and still take advantage of the benefits of doing a 1031 exchange.  Should you decide to do seller financing with your relinquished property, it is important to note that the loan must be paid off prior [...]