Real Estate Investing Timeline
The timeline below provides an overview of the timing related to investing in Real Estate in your IRA or other account. To download a PDF version, click on the printable Real Estate Investing Timeline.
- Calculate total cost of ownership. Include property price, taxes, closing costs and ongoing expenses related to the real estate investment.
- All expenses must be paid from IRA funds.
5-7 Days
Consult with Advisors
- Schedule time to meet with an advisor to understand any tax, legal or investment issues related to investing in alternative assets within IRAs.
- Important publications: IRS 590, IRAs IRS 598, UBIT IRC 4975, Prohibited Transactions.
- Complete IRA Adoption Agreement and Transfer or Rollover form.
- Sign where indicated.
- Include a copy of a recent statement from your current custodian.
- Mail to Millennium Trust Company (MTC) for processing.
NOTE: There is a 7-day revocation period on IRA accounts. Investments are unable to be processed until the 8th day after establishment.
2-4 Weeks
Account Funding by transfer
- Custodian-to-custodian transfer can take 2-4 weeks.
- Rollover from a previous employer's plan can take 5-10 days.
- Annual contribution may be made by personal check.
NOTES:
- Clearing time on checks is 5 business days from deposit.
- Investments requested during 7-day revocation period must have additional client approval.
Days to Months
Locate Property & Make Offer
- Offer is in name of Millennium Trust Co. FBO (IRA account owner's name).
- To release escrow funds, complete MTC's investment direction form and send to MTC with copy of purchase agreement.
30-45 Days
Non-recourse Loan Processing
- Optional factor in non-recourse lender's requirements and timeline.
- Review IRS 598, Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) relating to Unrelated Debt Financed Income (UDFI) with your tax professional.
- Account owner reviews and initials each page of purchase agreement and signs as "approved".
- MTC, as Custodian, executes contract on behalf of IRA and wires funds to escrow agent.
- Deed is held in custody by MTC.