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    • Low Custodial
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    • IRS Resolution Advice
    • Real Estate Investments
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    Asset Exchange Strategies (AES)

    We are National Advisors for Self - Directed Wealth Building Specializing in Self Directed IRA Plans

    Located near Austin Texas, we are a consortium of financial professionals whose expertise is Self-Directed IRA’s and the advantages available in the tax code; and how to utilize retirement plans to employ non - traditional assets such as real estate.

    We Specialize In Real Estate IRA Investing Our specific area of expertise is in the alternative investment options for retirement plans such as Self-Directed IRA, SEPs, Simple IRAs and 401(k) plans. We have broad experience in Real Estate investing, and related businesses using self-directed retirement plans to:

    • Purchase real estate
    • Start a business to purchase real estate
    • Use purchase options on real estate
    • Flip properties
    The Self Directed IRA
    • You should have control of your financial destiny, not the market makers of Wall Street.
    • You have access to the best possible solutions, and products and services to help us earn your business.
    • That compliance is the key factor to sustaining the integrity of your retirement.
    • We are best positioned to help you meet your goals. And if we are not, we’ll tell you where you can have your goals met.
    • We continually improve our client experience by building and delivering excellent products and services.
    • Our dedication to service is validated by the recognitions awarded to us.
    The Self Directed IRA

    Three independent financial agencies have awarded Asset Exchange Strategies customer service and exceptional competency awards.

    Further validation is we have never had a complaint through the BBB and our record continues to be at an A+ status. As far as we know no other self-directed facilitator has achieved that milestone.

    What We Provide?
    Real Estate Self Directed IRAs | Self Directed 401ks

    Since our inception in 2000 we have seen great growth, broader awareness and acceptance of the self directed IRA and the real estate IRA.

    We have experienced exceptional growth with in our product specialty, the self-directed IRA LLC and the self directed 401k.

    Because of the intuitive nature of real estate, the real estate IRA has been the investment of choice, and has become the investment target of 70% of all self directed IRA plans.

    Whether you choose to use your self directed IRA to purchase notes, tax liens, tax deeds, foreign real estate, or further define it as a real estate IRA, the return on investment is there waiting for you to enjoy.

    The “HOW” of Real Estate IRA

    Why wait, our Self-directed IRAs provide investors exceptional opportunity to invest in many non-traditional assets such as real estate, tax liens, mortgages and more. Our Self Directed 401k provides the opportunity to fund or recapitalize a small business or franchise.
    Contact us so we can help you navigate the opportunities and identify the differences between each plan; contacting us is a critical milestone to your success as a self directed investor. Let us make the path for you to use your self directed IRA, real estate IRA, or self directed 401k a simple investment tool.

    Our Products

    Real Estate IRA LLC
    AES Venture IRA™ LLC

    The AES Venture IRA™ LLC is a special purpose limited liability company, which is either fully or partially owned by an individual retirement account (IRA).

    Self Directed 401k
    Enterprise™ Self Directed 401k Plan

    The Enterprise™ is the preferred self directed 401k plan to setup and establish your company. As the Manager of the company you able to act as the Trustee for the Plan’s funds.

    AES Franchise
    The Asset Exchange Franchise Network (AEFN)

    You can now be an owner of an Asset Exchange Strategies franchise through Asset Exchange Franchise Network, Inc, the company that manages.

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    Top 5 Self-Directed IRA Myths

    At Asset Exchange Strategies, LLC we have had conversations with potential self-directed IRA clients many thousands of times and the myths continue to live on after 20 years in the business. Some things like Sasquatch or area 51 seem to perpetuate in people’s minds without any substantial evidence the concept is correct or myth. Let’s take a look at 5 myths we discuss on a daily basis.

    Most common myth #1 – Which IRA can I self direct?
    Without fail at every event and practically every one on one conversation I have the question comes up, “I have a ___ IRA, can I use that?

    Repeat after me. An IRA, is an IRA, is an IRA. Regardless if you have a Traditional, Roth, SEP or Inherited IRA the core product is the same. The only difference is whether it is pre-tax, post tax contribution and how much you can contribute. Otherwise the rules for the use of the IRA are the same. Of course, an Inherited IRA does have two distinct rules: 1) distribution within 5 years regardless of age 2) Cannot contribute any additional funds.

    Why does this myth exist? I think because people just do what they are told to do without much personal investigation. Somewhere down the road an advisor set them up with a structure and they have lived with the restrictions or freedom of the structure.

    Most common myth #2 – Can I use the real estate?
    No. Not as a self-directed IRA. The IRS code is very specific about the prohibited use of an asset in an IRA. Those people are you and your ancestral lineage. That means your blood line vertically such as your children, their children and your parents and your grandparents. Interesting though that cousins, siblings and BFFs are okay.

    Why does this myth exist? My personal opinion greed or cash flow needs.

    Most common myth #3 – I will loose my tax benefits buying real estate in my IRA. Yes that is true but you lost them buying stocks in your IRA as well. That CPA logic has always escaped me. You should buy real estate in your IRA because it is an investment you want to grow in retirement.

    Why does this myth exist? This is a complete mystery to me. The most commonly esteemed advisor the CPA, just hasn’t thought it through and give the off-the-cuff answer without thinking about what the current assets are in an IRA.

    Most common myth #4 – I can’t distribute a real estate asset to myself. Untrue. There are many people who really don’t need their IRA for retirement and want to purchase a lakefront property for retirement use. At distribution age the property in an IRA LLC can be distributed all at once or over a period of time to the the IRA holder without penalty. The distribution process is as follows:
    Determine how much of a distribution is desired
    Obtain a valuation from a licensed professional as to current market value
    Provide the custodian with entire current market value and identify the percentage of that value to be distributed. The custodian will provide a 1099 for that amount. You now own whatever portion of that property that was distributed.

    Why does this myth exist? Again, CPAs that don’t think through solutions and provide the easy answer.

    Most common myth #5 – Custodian will provide compliance advice. No, no and no. The IRS gives the custodian great latitude on what they deem to be an unacceptable transaction or asset within their custody. Additionally, they can add to the confusion by not providing a stitch of advice. The standard answer is consult your advisor. Pretty hard for your advisor to hit a moving target. The IRA LLC gives you the most flexibility and still maintain compliance with the IRS.

    Why does this myth exist? There is so much contradictory information on the web and in seminars. It seems that if you know a few basic rules you’re a guru. Custodians want control of your assets and they do not want you to manage your future, it is not in their economic interest. If you like playing the game mother may I? or red light, green light then custodial accounts may be right for you. But if you are willing to save some money, take control of your retirement, investment in what you know you or want flexibility allowed in the IRS code the IRA LLC is for you.

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    Blog Posts

    Top 5 Self-Directed IRA Myths

    At Asset Exchange Strategies, LLC we have had conversations with potential self-directed IRA clients many thousands of times and the myths continue to live on after 20 years in the business. Some things like Sasquatch or area 51 seem to perpetuate in people’s minds without any substantial evidence the concept is correct or myth. Let’s […]

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