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The Godfather of Hard Money, pg. 55 “That’s where the market is going,” said Rosen, “and that’s what I specialize in, helping investors create real estate funds.” Rosen said he’s seeing more and more investors deploy capital utilizing different types of retirement accounts, such as self-directed IRAs, and start (or join) these funds to enjoy better returns and increased security; there’s little not to like. “At the end of the day, the borrower gets to borrow money,” said Rosen. “The investors in the fund get a good dividend yield, secured by a good position on prime real estate. The hard money lender gets the origination points, the arbitrage spread – the difference between what you pay your investors and what you charge your borrowers – and fees for management and servicing of the fund. In a perfect world, everybody walks away happy.” And Rosen will continue to spread the message: Shifting at least some of your investments away from the equities market and into the real estate market by becoming a hard money lender can increase returns and, done correctly, make your investments more secure. And it’s just the right time for it, he said. “I’m a big advocate for the private lending sector in this economy,” Rosen said. “I think it produces jobs, it produces commerce, it puts people to work. It does a lot of good things.” For more information about Leonard Rosen and hard money lending opportunities, visit the website at: www.pitbullconference.com More Choices. More Control. A Better Retirement with a Self-Directed IRA. Protect your nest egg by diversifying your retirement portfolio with real estate and other “alternative” assets. OPEN AN ACCOUNT FOR FREE*! Go to www.IRAServices.com and open your account using our secure online application system. *To be eligible for the account setup fee waiver, enter Registration Code REA17 when prompted during the online application process. Take control of your retirement with a Self-Directed IRA Custodian that provides you with over 30 years of experience, superior customer service, competitive fees and an opportunity for better returns. IRA Services Trust Company Realty411Guide.com · PO Box 7080, San Carlos, CA 94070 PAGE 61 • 2014 · 1-800-248-8447 · www.IRAServices.com reWEALTHmag.com