The article below explains how to own your ski chalet with real estate financing using your IRA.

How do you own your ski chalet with real estate financing using your IRA?

Your IRA is one of your main assets, but is it working for you? Can you enjoy it? By converting your IRA to real estate in the form of your ski chalet, you can enjoy your ski chalet, have an appreciating asset, and reduce the risk and tax burdens associated with Individual Retirement Accounts.

by Nick Herak
Herak Financial.com, May 2, 2004