Using Self Directed IRAs – Jim Hitt

Veteran real estate investor Jim Hitt has been committed to all aspects of investing, using self-directed IRAs for his own investments since 1982. Those who want to learn how to flip homes or open rental properties using self-directed IRAs must listen to what he has to say. His real estate career started in California, working in the mortgage and real estate brokerage businesses. Since then, he has learned to finance deals with no money down and widened his knowledge about creative financing. Jim Hitt’s forte is the financing and acquisition of real estate, private offerings, mortgage lending, joint ventures, partnerships, and limited liability companies using creative techniques. He has developed, owned, and managed everything from single-family homes to multi-unit commercial properties and million-dollar businesses. Jim Hitt is the CEO of Entrust Carolinas, LLC, an affiliate of The Entrust Group, a 26-year-old company with three billion dollars in assets. Allowing their clients to invest in non-traditional assets, such as real estate, partnerships, limited liability companies, private loans, and many other investment choices, Entrust Carolinas teaches you how to use your IRA or 401k plan to earn tax-free income. Jim Hitt resides in Asheville, North Carolina, and was formerly the president of the Carolinas Real Estate Investors Association (CREIA). He teaches investing techniques in North and South Carolina at UNC Asheville, AB Tech, and Lorman Educational Services. His passion for teaching is spurred by his love for simplifying the complex for other people.