Can I partner my Self-Directed IRA with my personal funds to buy real estate?

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Yes, it may be possible to partner a Self-Directed IRA with personal funds to purchase real estate, but the arrangement must be structured carefully to comply with IRS requirements. For example, your IRA could purchase a percentage of a property while you personally purchase another percentage. Each investor would generally own a corresponding share of the investment and receive income or expenses based on that ownership.

However, the self directed ira real estate rules prohibit certain transactions involving the IRA owner and other disqualified persons. You cannot use the arrangement to obtain personal benefits from the IRA-owned property or structure transactions that improperly shift value between your personal assets and the IRA.

All expenses related to the IRA's ownership portion should generally be paid from IRA funds, while your personal portion should be funded separately. Because co-investing can create complicated tax and prohibited-transaction issues, it is important to work with a qualified Self-Directed IRA custodian and appropriate tax or legal professionals before proceeding.