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dougdanakids
American looking for information about Costa Rica
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About me
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Lives in Tamarindo, Guanacaste
Registration: 13 January 2023
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@ddmcghee you had to deal with the IRS??? You are scaring me now Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@ddmcgheeodd, i wonder what having it being furnished has to do with anyhing. I didn't see that anywhere. Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@dougdanakids not a simple thing lolTip 1: “When Does UBIT Apply?”UBIT applies when your IRA receives “unrelated business income”. However, if your IRA receives investment income, then that income is exempt from UBIT tax. ... Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@dougdanakids “UBIT also applies to an IRA that uses debt to buy an investment, such as a loan on a real estate property. The income attributable to the debt, known as Unrelated Debt Financed Income” Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@ddmcghee I believe UBTI is only if financing. I am paying cash Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question by dougdanakids
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ...
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@ddmcghee Thanks so much for the feedback!!! I may reach out. I found Ariza as well Read More
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New members of the Dominican Republic forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Dominican Republic forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...
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Howdy y'all. Visiting DR in March. Looking at cash flowing condo or condo-hotel in Las Terrenas, Samana, Cabarete areas. Looking 4 a good lawyer that knows self directed IRA LLC investments too Read More
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Self Directed IRA & Lawyer Question
Hi. I just purchased a condo in Costa Rica using my Self Directed IRA Checkbook LLC. I created a Costa Rican Corporation to purchase the property. I am looking to do the same in DR but have no connections. Does anyone know of anyone who has been ... Read More
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Buying property with IRA owned company? by brodies2013
I've heard quite a few people are using their IRA to purchase property via a company formed in DR or formed in US but registered in DR. Does anyone have personal experience with this process?
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@Expatlife4us hi would you be willing to share any lessons learned or provide legal contacts? Thanks Read More
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Buying property with IRA owned company? by brodies2013
I've heard quite a few people are using their IRA to purchase property via a company formed in DR or formed in US but registered in DR. Does anyone have personal experience with this process?
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@ddmcghee hi are you able to share lessons learned and legal contacts in DR? Read More