What if your IRA could do more than invest in stocks and mutual funds?

Today, we're the IRA Brothers.

In this episode we dig into the world of self-directed IRAs and real estate investing… from buying property inside a retirement account to checkbook control, prohibited transactions, financing, house flipping, private lending, and some of the mistakes that can create serious tax problems.

If you've ever wondered whether your IRA can buy real estate, borrow money, partner with you on a deal, or even act as the bank, this episode breaks down what investors need to know before putting retirement dollars to work.

00:00 — Using Your IRA to Invest in Real Estate
04:56 — How to Buy Real Estate With a Self-Directed IRA
07:12 — Checkbook IRA / IRA LLC Explained
17:01 — Custodian Fees, Control & Buying Property Faster
21:53 — Prohibited Transactions: Mistakes to Avoid
27:51 — What If Your IRA Doesn't Have Enough Money?
28:40 — Non-Recourse Loans, UBIT & Borrowing With an IRA
41:30 — Flipping Houses With an IRA: The Tax Traps
01:02:23 — Become the Bank: Private Lending With Your IRA

Whether you're already using a self-directed retirement account or you're just discovering what's possible beyond traditional investments, this conversation gives you a starting point for understanding how real estate and retirement accounts can work together, and where investors need to be careful.

Learn more about IRA Advantage and Exchange Brothers, and check out the full episode for more real estate and retirement-investing conversations.

This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not intended as individualized tax, legal, or investment advice.

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