Why 99 Percent of SDIRA Investors Miss Out on Tax-Free Wealth | Ep 84

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Opening a self-directed IRA is just the beginning! In this episode of the Furlo Capital Real Estate Podcast, we dive into the advanced strategies you need to truly maximize your investments. We explore the benefits of self-directed IRAs, including Roth conversions, asset stacking, and the importance of due diligence. You'll also learn about prohibitive transactions, checkbook control, and how to stay liquid to seize opportunities. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this episode is packed with insights to help you build wealth tax-free while improving housing. 

// Key Moments

00:00 Intro

00:32 Personal Anecdote: Inflation and Tooth Fairy Negotiations

01:30 Deep Dive: Self-Directed IRAs Explained

03:50 Roth vs. Standard IRAs

07:04 Advanced Strategies for Self-Directed IRAs

10:09 Prohibited Transactions and Legalities

15:37 Due Diligence and Liquidity

18:06 Conclusion and Recommendations

// 7 Key Lessons

Lesson 1: Upgrade your retirement game with intention: Simply opening a self-directed IRA isn’t enough—you need a strategy to win.

Lesson 2: Pay taxes now, smile later: Converting to a Roth IRA might hurt upfront, but the tax-free future gains are the ultimate flex.

Lesson 3: Use your checkbook like a pro: Want speed and control? Add “checkbook control” to your IRA and skip the custodian paperwork dance.

Lesson 4: Stack strategies like Legos: Combine self-directed IRAs, HSAs, and Solo 401(k)s to build an investment powerhouse.

Lesson 5: Your cousin’s cool, your kid’s not: Family matters when investing—IRS rules say no direct lineage can benefit from IRA assets.

Lesson 6: The 1% don’t gamble—they plan: The rich aren’t just lucky; they stack strategies, stay liquid, and due diligence like their lives depend on it.

Lesson 7: If you won’t do the homework, don’t take the test: Self-directed IRAs demand active learning—if you’re not up for it, stick to index funds.

// Let's build your wealth and improve housing, together.I spent 12 years as a data scientist at HP and purchased $5M worth of real estate over 15 years using my own money. Now, I'm partnering with busy professionals to diversify their investments and generate passive income through real estate syndications and short-term flips—without dealing with tenants, toilets, or tantrums.

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