by Tim Fergestad | May 1, 2026 | Business, Finance, Investor Education, IRA Investing, Tax Strategy
If you’re using a Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) to invest in real estate syndications, you’ve likely heard the term UDFI — Unrelated Debt-Financed Income. It sounds alarming. But the reality is far less scary than the name suggests. Here’s what you...
by Tim Fergestad | Apr 30, 2026 | Business, Finance
Preface: We include most people who want to learn and share with us into our community. Partnering on an investment requires more—competency, alignment, and trust. “It is better to be alone than in bad company.”— Friedrich Nietzsche There’s a...
by Tim Fergestad | Jan 12, 2026 | Health
‘The healthy person has a thousand wishes. The sick person has but one.’ In addition to the New Year signaling an opportunity to start fresh, it also marks the end of the holiday season. I really enjoy the holiday traditions, which for many of us, means...
by Tim Fergestad | Dec 23, 2025 | Business
Two questions keep coming up in nearly every conversation I have lately. Is now a good time to buy real estate? Where exactly are we in the market cycle? Before answering either, it is important to step back and look at the broader investment environment....
by Tim Fergestad | Dec 18, 2025 | Business
Investors ask this question constantly, especially during periods of uncertainty. The short answer is this: we believe the current environment represents one of the most attractive acquisition windows in recent years, provided the strategy and execution are right....