--- title: Preferred Trust Blog | Izzy description: Preferred Trust, PTC, Self-Directed IRA, alternative investments in IRA --- [![Horizontal Logo-HighRes JPG cropped-2](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg?width=234&height=66&name=Horizontal%20Logo-HighRes%20JPG%20cropped-2.jpg)](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/)   - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) - Get Started - [Schedule Consultation](https://info.preferredtrustcompany.com/preferred-trust-company-consultation) - [Open an Account](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/self-directed-ira-applications/) - [About Preferred Trust](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/about-ira-custodian/) - [Client Testimonials](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/client-testimonials/) - SDIRA Resources - [Why Self-Direct?](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/why-self-directed-ira/) - [Inherited IRAs](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/inherited_iras/) - [Prohibited Transactions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/prohibited_transactions/) - [IRA LLC](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/checkbook-ira-llc/) - [Frequently Asked Questions](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/faqs/) - [Retirement Industry Glossary](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/retirement-industry-glossary/) - [Media](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/media/) - [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/blog) - Community - [Company Partnership](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/company-partnership/) - [Investment Resources](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/resources-new/) - [Investment Services](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/investment-services/) - Forms - [Forms](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/forms/) - [Fee Schedule](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/fee-schedule/) - [Pay Your Fees](https://preferredtrustcompany.com/shop/) - [Login](https://icp.infovisa.com/0234) # Preferred Trust Blog ## Izzy ### Recent Posts [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/PTC%20Facebook%20Post%20Picture%20Golden%20Rule%201200x628.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) ## [The Golden Rules of Investing in Precious Metals with an IRA.](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira#comments-listing) Any investment comes with risk and every investment opportunity should warrant research and due diligence. Alternative investments can be both lucrative and powerful but, without doing your research,.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/thegoldenrulesofinvestinginpreciousmetalswithanira) October 10, 2023 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/reasonable-charge-2-2.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/statement-check-up) ## [Statement Check-up!](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/statement-check-up) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/statement-check-up#comments-listing) Let’s be honest, when was the last time you looked at the financial statement associated with your retirement account? If you’re like most people, you probably throw it in the “round” file not to be.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/statement-check-up) February 04, 2021 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Disqualified%20Persons%20draft%207.10.23.png)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) ## [Lightning Round: Rules for Rental Property Investments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [4 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments#comments-listing) Real estate is one of the most popular investments to leverage within a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA). It is a familiar asset if you own your own home or other type of property, it offers diversification.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/lightning-round-rules-for-rental-property-investments) October 14, 2020 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-1165695442.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/3-ways-to-buy-investment-real-estate-at-auction-with-a-self-directed-ira) ## [3 Ways to Buy Investment Real Estate at Auction with a Self-Directed IRA](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/3-ways-to-buy-investment-real-estate-at-auction-with-a-self-directed-ira) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/3-ways-to-buy-investment-real-estate-at-auction-with-a-self-directed-ira#comments-listing) Whether the auction is live or online, the goal is still the same – acquire the real estate at a fraction of the price. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/3-ways-to-buy-investment-real-estate-at-auction-with-a-self-directed-ira) May 18, 2020 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/torn%20paper%20taxes-1124800989-1.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-time-faqs-2019) ## [Tax Time FAQs](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-time-faqs-2019) | | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-time-faqs-2019#comments-listing) It is that time of the year again, tax season. To make things easier for our clients we created a short FAQ blog that pertains to tax documents you may OR may not receive this year.  [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/tax-time-faqs-2019) January 27, 2020 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/senior-man-puzzled-with-documents_573x300.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/hardship-withdrawals) ## [Hardship Withdrawals](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/hardship-withdrawals) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/hardship-withdrawals#comments-listing) [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/hardship-withdrawals) November 25, 2019 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/medical-marijuana-map-06-03-2019.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/are-you-investing-in-the-cannabis-gold-rush) ## [Are You Investing in the Cannabis Gold Rush?](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/are-you-investing-in-the-cannabis-gold-rush) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/are-you-investing-in-the-cannabis-gold-rush#comments-listing) **Some call the marijuana craze the modern-day Gold Rush with a hint of green.** [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/are-you-investing-in-the-cannabis-gold-rush) September 25, 2019 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/Fund-your-business.png)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/using-your-sdira-to-fund-your-business) ## [Using Your SDIRA to Fund Your Business](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/using-your-sdira-to-fund-your-business) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/using-your-sdira-to-fund-your-business#comments-listing) Business as usual, or is it? Recent reports find that 27 million Americans are starting or running new businesses. You may not think entrepreneurship is an attractive career option for you or you may.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/using-your-sdira-to-fund-your-business) July 24, 2019 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/iStock-628883362.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/transferring-your-ira-assets) ## [Transferring Your IRA Assets](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/transferring-your-ira-assets) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [No Comment](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/transferring-your-ira-assets#comments-listing) Did you know that IRA investors have an easy method available for moving assets among their IRAs? It is called an IRA-to-IRA transfer. Some may use this tool to consolidate their accounts, build.. [Read More](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/transferring-your-ira-assets) July 08, 2019 [![](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/hubfs/about-short-term-unsecured-loans-ITTLBGTB-m.jpg)](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/why-do-unsecured-promissory-notes-get-a-bad-rap) ## [Why Do Unsecured Promissory Notes Get A Bad Rap?](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/why-do-unsecured-promissory-notes-get-a-bad-rap) | [Blog](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/topic/blog) | [1 Comments](https://blog.preferredtrustcompany.com/old/why-do-unsecured-promissory-notes-get-a-bad-rap#comments-listing) An Unsecured Promissory Note is a document that promises to repay a defined amount of money with interest bearing for a certain period. Unlike a Secured Promissory Note that is secured with an.. 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