182. How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Real Estate with Kaaren Hall

About this episode

Kaaren Hall discusses the benefits and strategies of using a Self-Directed IRA for real estate investment.

Check the episode transcript here ABOUT KAAREN HALL Kaaren Hall is the founder and CEO of uDirect IRA Services, LLC, a leading provider of self-directed IRA accounts since 2009. With over two decades of experience in real estate, mortgage lending, and property management (and especially Self-Directed IRAs) Kaaren has empowered thousands of people to take control of their retirement funds and invest in alternative assets, such as real estate, private lending, precious metals and more. Her expertise in self-directed retirement accounts has made her a sought-after speaker, and she has been a featured panelist and presenter at industry-leading conferences, including BiggerPockets’ BPCON22, 23, 24 and 25. Adding to her accolades, Kaaren is now the author of the newly published Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide, the definitive resource for investors looking to unlock the power of self-directed IRAs to build wealth. Published by BiggerPockets Publishing, this comprehensive guide combines actionable insights, real-world examples, and Kaaren’s extensive industry knowledge to help investors confidently navigate the world of self-directed retirement accounts. THIS TOPIC IN…

People in this episode

Hosts: AJ Shepard, Chris Shepard

Guest: Kaaren Hall

Topics covered

• Self-Directed IRA
• Real Estate Investing
• Retirement Funds
• Alternative Assets
• Financial Education

Keywords

• Self-Directed IRA
• real estate
• retirement accounts
• alternative investing
• financial independence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: uDirect IRA Services, LLC, BiggerPockets

Books & works: Self-Directed IRA Investing: A BiggerPockets Guide

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