Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide

I've always found the variety of retirement accounts confusing, and I had heard about investors using their retirement funds for real estate but never fully understood how it worked. This book provided clear explanations of the different types of retirement accounts and, most importantly, offered an in-depth look at self-directed IRAs, which I found particularly fascinating. If you're looking for detailed and insightful information on this topic, I highly recommend reading this book.

As a securities lawyer to many real estate investors, I can attest to the confusion around using SDIRAs for investing. But Kaaren Hall has demystified the process in this comprehensive guide that serves as a manual on how to leverage an existing asset to create greater wealth. Highly recommend!

This book took what seemed like an extremely complicated topic and made it easy! Highly recommend for those looking to have healthier structures around their wealth.

There is a lot of great information in this book. Everything is broken down well, and it’s easy to understand. A must read if you’re looking to diversify your portfolio.

Unlike other Bigger Pockets books in which the author shares stories and insights from their investment journey to inform and inspire, this book reads more like a reference manual —detailed and comprehensive but heavy on laborious details. As a reference, it’s well done, but it didn’t deliver the engaging, real-world insights I was hoping for.

This book is super helpful if you want to use a self-directed IRA to invest in real estate. It explains everything in plain English—how it works, why it’s smart, and how to save on taxes. I didn’t realize how much more control I could have over my retirement money until I read this.If you're a real estate investor and want to grow your wealth for the long run, give this book a read. It’s clear, practical, and packed with good advice.

Everything you need to know to deploy capital from retirement accounts the right way! Thank you, BiggerPockets and Kaaren Hall!

As someone who’s been in the real estate investing game for a while, I’m always on the hunt for strategies that give me an edge, and Kaaren Hall’s book on self-directed IRAs is a total gem. She takes what can feel like an overwhelming topic and breaks it down in a way that’s super easy to follow and makes you feel like, “I can totally do this!”What really stood out to me is how she explains the power of self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs) for real estate investors. It’s not just about saving for retirement—it’s about using these accounts as a secret weapon to grow your wealth, save on taxes, and really take control of your financial future. The way she lays it out makes you realize how much opportunity you might be missing if you haven’t tapped into this yet.I loved her tips on how to maximize your earnings and reduce risks. Let’s face it, real estate investing is all about balancing those two things, and her advice is practical, straightforward, and easy to put into action. Plus, she ties it all together with real-world examples and trends, which makes everything click.If you’re into real estate or even just looking for new ways to build wealth, this book is a must-read. It’s clear, practical, and honestly, pretty empowering. Highly recommend it!