--- title: LMDG Blog | IRA description: IRA | Value add real estate investment firm with a 12 year track record paying investors 9% per year --- [![Lujan-Merriman](https://2144275.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2144275/Lujan-Merriman-Sep2017/Images/lmdg-logo.png "Lujan-Merriman")](https://www.lmdg.net/) - [Home](https://www.lmdg.net/) - [Investments](https://info.lmdg.net/fundiiiflyer) - [About](https://www.lmdg.net/about/) - [Philosophy](https://www.lmdg.net/philosophy/) - [Resources](https://info.lmdg.net/news) - [Team](https://www.lmdg.net/team/) - [Contact](https://www.lmdg.net/contact/) # LMDG Blog ## [How do I fund a Self-Directed IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/how-do-i-fund-a-self-directed-ira) Posted by [Aaron Merriman](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/author/aaron-merriman) on Dec 7, 2017 9:10:02 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![One Finger Presses Green Button Electronic Funds Transfer on Black Computer Keyboard. Closeup View. Selective Focus..jpeg](https://2144275.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2144275/Stock%20images/One%20Finger%20Presses%20Green%20Button%20Electronic%20Funds%20Transfer%20on%20Black%20Computer%20Keyboard.%20Closeup%20View.%20Selective%20Focus..jpeg)](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/how-do-i-fund-a-self-directed-ira) A Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (SD-IRA) is identical to a traditional individual retirement account (IRA) except for the additional investment flexibility provided to the IRA owner.  This additional flexibility allows the IRA owner to invest in assets beyond the typical stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. [Read More](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/how-do-i-fund-a-self-directed-ira) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/how-do-i-fund-a-self-directed-ira#comments-listing) Tags: [Self-Directed IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/self-directed-ira), [IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/ira) ## [Are Self-Directed IRA's a good idea?](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/are-self-directed-iras-a-good-idea) Posted by [Aaron Merriman](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/author/aaron-merriman) on Nov 27, 2017 1:25:13 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Senior couple meeting financial adviser for investment-1.jpeg](https://2144275.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2144275/Stock%20images/Senior%20couple%20meeting%20financial%20adviser%20for%20investment-1.jpeg)](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/are-self-directed-iras-a-good-idea) One of my primary responsibilities at [LMDG](http://www.lmdg.net) is working with investors and overseeing communications with our current and prospective investors.  We are completely committed to our investors, protecting their capital, and doing what is right for the investor is always our top priority.  Because of this dedication we have extremely high investor retention and I have built some amazing relationships over the years with our investors. [Read More](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/are-self-directed-iras-a-good-idea) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/are-self-directed-iras-a-good-idea#comments-listing) Tags: [Self-Directed IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/self-directed-ira), [IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/ira), [retirement](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/retirement), [Investing](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/investing) ## [What are self-directed IRA rules?](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/self-directed-individual-retirement-account-sd-ira-1) Posted by [Aaron Merriman](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/author/aaron-merriman) on Nov 20, 2017 7:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://2144275.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/2144275/Stock%20images/iStock-618343358.jpg)](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/self-directed-individual-retirement-account-sd-ira-1) A Self-Directed Individual Retirement Account (IRA) is identical to an individual retirement account except for the additional investment flexibility provided to the IRA owner.  With the additional flexibility in investing, there are also additional rules that must be followed for your self-directed IRA to maintain its tax free or tax deferred status with the IRS. [Read More](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/self-directed-individual-retirement-account-sd-ira-1) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/self-directed-individual-retirement-account-sd-ira-1#comments-listing) Tags: [Self-Directed IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/self-directed-ira), [IRA](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/ira), [retirement](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/retirement), [Investing](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/tag/investing) ## [What is a Self-Directed IRA?](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/self-directed-individual-retirement-account-sd-ira) Posted by [Aaron Merriman](https://2144275.hs-sites.com/author/aaron-merriman) on Nov 10, 2017 12:31:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Right direction of your business. 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