The process of growing a real estate portfolio involves more than simply achieving a high return on investment. Real estate investors must understand that taking active measures to reduce, manage and defer taxes are an essential part of creating long-term wealth.To properly plan their tax management strategy, investors must understand the options that are available and choose among them.Sometimes, it is preferable to make real estate investments individually instead of as part of an entity. One of the options is using a self-directed individual retirement account (IRA) to make those investments.This book dives into:1. What is a Self-Directed IRA?2. Self-Directed Roth IRA3. Self-Directed Traditional IRA4. Other Types of Self-Directed Accounts5. Self-Directed IRA Frequently Asked Questions6. What Are the Steps to Establish a Self-Directed IRA?7. What Are the Benefits to a Self-Directed IRA?8. What is a Checkbook IRA LLC?9. What Are the Benefits of Using a Checkbook IRA LLC?10. What Are the Steps to Establishing a Checkbook IRA LLC?11. Special Considerations to Use Your Self-Directed IRA to BuyReal Estate12. Who is a disqualified person?and more...!