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Using Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRA) to Tap into Alternative Investments
Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley

Using Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRA) to Tap into Alternative Investments

When most people think of retirement accounts like IRAs or 401(k)s, they imagine stocks, bonds, and mutual funds. However, the world of investing is far more diverse. For many individuals, self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) offer a powerful way to tap into alternative investments like private debt, allowing for more diversified portfolios and potentially greater returns. This article will guide you through what a self-directed IRA is, why it’s particularly appealing to investors, and how you can take full advantage of the opportunities it presents.

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Unlocking the Power of a Self-Directed 401(k)
Videos, Blogs/Articles Ralph Noriega Videos, Blogs/Articles Ralph Noriega

Unlocking the Power of a Self-Directed 401(k)

As an investor, you’re likely always on the lookout for innovative ways to grow and protect your wealth. However, there’s one powerful tool that remains relatively underutilized—the self-directed 401(k). In a recent interview with Matthew Brauer from eQRP, we explored the many advantages of utilizing this retirement vehicle for those looking to take greater control of their retirement funds.

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Understanding the Advantages of the Kirkland Income Fund Sub-REIT
Videos, Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley Videos, Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley

Understanding the Advantages of the Kirkland Income Fund Sub-REIT

At Kirkland Capital Group, our foundational ethos is centered around being investor focused. This principle guided us in constructing our fund to prioritize our investors' best interests, ensuring that our fees, expenses, compliance, and operations are all in alignment with their needs. Consequently, we have adopted a Sub-REIT structure as part of our strategy to maximize returns and provide tax benefits to our qualified investors.

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Why Savvy Investors Should Consider Private Debt in Real Estate
Videos, Blogs/Articles Ralph Noriega Videos, Blogs/Articles Ralph Noriega

Why Savvy Investors Should Consider Private Debt in Real Estate

In an investment landscape that often feels like a tug-of-war between risk and reward, private debt in real estate offers a unique opportunity for investors to achieve stability and high returns. For those looking to diversify beyond traditional equities and bonds, private debt in real estate provides an intriguing opportunity. This was the focus of Chris and Brock's discussion as they guested on the eQRP podcast, hosted by Matthew Brauer, a platform that offers a self-directed retirement plan allowing individuals to invest in a wide range of assets.

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Infinity Investment Strategies Member of the Month Featuring Kirkland Capital Group
Videos Brock Freeman Videos Brock Freeman

Infinity Investment Strategies Member of the Month Featuring Kirkland Capital Group

At Kirkland Capital Group, we are proud to share that our very own Chris Carsley was recently featured on the Infinity Investment Strategies podcast, hosted by Erica Neal. With a distinguished career in hedge funds, portfolio management, and alternative investments, Chris shared his unique insights and expertise on various topics, including the evolving landscape of private debt and fixed income investments.

He also talks in depth about our fund, the Kirkland Income Fund. This is a great video to watch for current and potential investors in the fund as Erica asks insightful questions that maybe on the mind of many investors.

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From Pre-Med to Private Debt: An Investor Interview with Nabil Istafanous
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From Pre-Med to Private Debt: An Investor Interview with Nabil Istafanous

Do you want to hear from a successful investor who has a diversified portfolio of non-correlated assets? Do you want to get some valuable advice from a seasoned entrepreneur who has a unique and unconventional career path? Do you want to learn more about alternative lending and private debt? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will love our latest investor interview with Nabil Istafanous.

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What Sets Kirkland                  Capital Group Apart?
Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley

What Sets Kirkland Capital Group Apart?

Kirkland Capital Group (KCG) is an investment fund manager combining 75+ years of investment management, real estate, and technology experience to Build and Fortify Your Wealth. Our principal preservation focused income fund generates passive high-yield income, delivering over 11% compounded net return for 2022 and 2023. Investors feel happy they capture strong returns, and are doing good, as the Fund’s micro-balance real estate loans are used to rehabilitate middle-income affordable housing and neighborhoods, making a positive social and environmental impact.

But how does KCG distinguish itself from the other income funds in the market?

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Equity-like Returns with Debt-Level Risk: Dream or Reality?
Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley Blogs/Articles Chris Carsley

Equity-like Returns with Debt-Level Risk: Dream or Reality?

Equities, or stocks, have always held a strong appeal for investors and have been a fundamental component of numerous investment portfolios for valid reasons. Historically, the S&P 500 (including dividends) have yielded an impressive average return of 12.8% from 1950 to 2023. Nevertheless, this trajectory has been anything but steady, characterized by significant events such as Black Monday (which saw the Dow plummet by -22%), the Internet Bubble Crash (resulting in a -78% loss for NASDAQ), and the Great Financial Crisis (where the S&P 500 experienced a decline exceeding -20%).

For those who prefer a more conservative investment strategy, bonds present an opportunity for stability, capital preservation, and offering a consistent flow of interest payments. From 1950-2023, the 10-year treasury bond has maintained an average yield of 5.4%, providing a “calmer” investment option compared to stocks, albeit with returns around 40% lower and without the highs and lows associated with the stock market. However this doesn’t mean there hasn’t been any fluctuations in its returns.

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Rise of Private Private Credit
Videos Brock Freeman Videos Brock Freeman

Rise of Private Private Credit

Traditional fixed income has faced challenges over the past few years, while equities or stocks have thrived in contrast. This shift has paved the way for the rise in popularity of alternative investments such as private credit, as investors seek to strengthen the fixed income segment of their portfolios.

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The Unbankable Deal: A Conversation with Malcolm Turner
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The Unbankable Deal: A Conversation with Malcolm Turner

I recently had the privilege of interviewing Malcolm Turner, the CEO and President of Castle Commercial Capital. He is a pillar in Detroit and has done numerous deals with us at Kirkland Capital Group. He is also an author of the book, Financing the Unbankable Deal: How to Buy Commercial Real Estate with the Bridge Loan Investor Success Strategy. In this fireside chat, we talk about his background, how he started his company, why a lot of investors are looking at Detroit, what are the trends he is seeing in real estate, his strategies when looking at real estate, and a lot more. You wouldn’t want to miss this video!

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