Most financial advisors won't tell you about the opportunity to self-direct your IRA and purchase investments that produce the kind of returns you want. Why? Because a traditional IRA custodian only allows their IRA holders the ability to invest in bank certificates, stocks, bonds and mutual funds. If you don't invest in one of these asset classes, chances are your financial planner won't get paid.

A self-directed IRA custodian allows its account holders to invest in limited partnerships and private placements. That means you can invest with Steadele & Partners Investments, LLC using a self-directed IRA and take advantage of the many benefits apartment buildings offer.

Private placements are a great alternative to today's highly volatile stock market and allow for greater diversification, higher returns and lower risk.