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Should I buy real estate inside or outside an IRA?

Outside for active investors (depreciation, leverage benefits); inside for passive/syndication investors.

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Direct answer

Outside for active investors (depreciation, leverage benefits); inside for passive/syndication investors.

Expanded explanation

SDIRA forfeits depreciation and triggers UDFI on leveraged property. Best inside-IRA use is passive syndication LP positions.

Examples

  • $100k SDIRA into syndication LP vs $100k personal cash into rental.

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