What is a Self-Directed IRA?

Mat’s company Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company can help you to take control of your retirement with a self-directed account. Directed IRA is #1 in customer service in the industry (google verified reviews), was founded and is managed by attorneys and CPAs, has conducted hundreds of millions in self-directed transactions, and is a licensed, audited, and regulated financial institution (not all our competitors are). We have a low annual fee of only $295 no matter the size of your account or the number of assets. Set-up your account today on-line or schedule a new account call to get your questions answered with one of our Senior SDIRA Managers. directedira.com
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A self-directed IRA is an IRA (Roth, Traditional, SEP, Inherited IRA, SIMPLE) where the custodian of the account allows the IRA to invest into any investment allowed by law. These investments typically include: Real estate, promissory notes, precious metals, and private company stock. If you would like to set up a new SDIRA or transfer an existing retirement account, connect with my self-directed custodian, Directed IRA by phone at [phone] or visit our website at directedira.com.
0:28 - What types of investments are restricted to my IRA?
1:06 - How do I set up my self-directed IRA?
1:24 - Do self-directed IRAs benefit me the same way as a “normal” IRA?
2:10 - What do I need to know before I get started?
2:47 - Can I invest in what I am familiar with?
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Learn how to take control of your retirement with Mat’s resources:
The Self-Directed IRA Handbook: sdirahandbook....
Total SDIRA Bundle: sdirahandbook....
The Self-Directed IRA Handbook Video Series: sdirahandbook....
Self-Directed IRA Summit Video Series: sdirahandbook....
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Mat Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, Partner of KKOS Lawyers, and expert on the forefront of the self-directed industry since 2006. He is a regular Contributor at Entrepreneur and wrote The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, an Amazon Best-Seller of over 25,000 copies, which is the most widely used book in the industry. As an attorney, Mat has advised thousands of clients and financial institutions on self-directed IRA and 401(k) rules since 2006. Mat earned his B.S. Economics with the University of Utah in 2001, and his J.D. with the University of Maryland School of Law in 2004. He has been published, referenced, cited or quoted by The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, Forbes, Entrepreneur, and Yahoo Finance on self-directed IRA matters.

[@tomyoung8306]

Mat, I Purchased your book on setting up a self-directed IRA...its been very useful...Here's my question, if I make a living buying and selling collectables, can I put that business into my self-directed ira?

[@ChristianYepez]

great info.. can you share info on investors using these accounts, self directed for flipping houses? good or bad strategy

[@MatSorensen]

A number of investors who flip houses like to do a checkbook IRA/LLC that is owned by the IRA. This gives the ability to make a move quickly on a deal and run all the expenses through the business checking account, giving you total control.