WEALTH TREE BLOG

Bob thought he was making a smart real estate move with his Self-Directed Roth IRA—until one decision turned it into a prohibited transaction. Learn what happened, why it matters, and how to avoid costly mistakes when investing with a Self-Directed IRA.

A Self-Directed IRA (SDIRA) gives you the freedom to invest your retirement funds beyond stocks and bonds into assets like real estate, private businesses, precious metals, and more. You stay in control of your investment decisions while enjoying the tax advantages of a retirement account—making it a powerful option for building wealth on your terms.