Self Directed Investor Talk: Alternative Asset Investing Through Self-directed Ira's & Solo 401k's

It’s our mantra around here:  Self-Directed Investors should only deploy their capital into opportunities that are SIMPLE and SAFE and STRONG.  In other words, they match our S3 standard.  But what does it mean, really, for an investment to be STRONG… is it just a function of the ROI number?  No, it’s much more than that, and I’ll you exactly why RIGHT NOW.  I’m Bryan Ellis, and this is Episode #85…What does it mean for your investment to be STRONG?Let’s get one thing taken care of right away:  Yes, your investment must be profitable.  The STRENGTH component of the S3 Standard can not be satisfied by an investment that yields a profit below the rate of inflation… or, even worse, an actual loss.And for all of our new listeners… first, welcome!... and next:  the S3 standard is the criteria by which we, as self directed investors, evaluate investment opportunities.  S3 is shorthand for SIMPLE, SAFE and STRONG, which are the 3 baseline characteristics that must be present before an investment opportunity is consi