American IRA a Self-Directed Real Estate IRA Administration Firm Sees 'Strong' North Carolina Market A Self-Directed Real Estate IRA can be the key to unlocking the potential of real estate as a retirement investment--and now, American IRA a local IRA administration firm sees a continued strong market for North Carolina Investors. PR Newswire CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2018 CHARLOTTE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Despite some slowdown in investment activity as of late, the North Carolina real estate market is showing signs of resilience in the latest numbers.