Best Self-Directed IRA Investments You Can Start With $25K [Wealth Lawyer Explains]

Book a Call with an IRA Specialist Today: https://directedira.com/call

In this episode I share 15 powerful self-directed IRA investments you can start with under 25K, including real estate, crypto, startups, and more. I break down creative strategies that help you grow your retirement account without needing hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Join top investors and industry leaders at the Alternative Asset Investor Summit — October 16–17, 2025, in Scottsdale, AZ. Secure your spot today and gain exclusive insights into the future of alternative investments!
https://altassetsummit.com/

How I used my IRA to Buy THIS Rental Property
•    • How I used my IRA to Buy THIS Rental Property  
5 Roth IRA Benefits you didn't know about!
•    • 5 Roth IRA Benefits you didn't know about!  
How To Use The ‘Buy Borrow Die’ Strategy to BUILD Wealth And Pay ZERO Taxes
•    • How To Use The ‘Buy Borrow Die’ Strategy t...  

0:00 - Introduction to Self-Directed IRA Investments
1:06 - What is a Self-Directed IRA?
2:08 - Cryptocurrency Investing with a Roth IRA
3:30 - Real Estate Wholesaling in Your IRA
4:14 - Crypto Mining with Retirement Funds
6:01 - Creative Real Estate Deals and Seller Financing
8:00 - Partnership Structuring with IRA LLCs
9:15 - Mobile Home Investing in a Roth IRA
10:30 - Startup and Crowdfunding Investments
11:34 - Turo Car Rentals as IRA Investments
12:28 - Oil and Gas Royalties in a Self-Directed IRA
13:38 - Cattle and Livestock Investments in an HSA/IRA
17:03 - Private Lending and Notes with Retirement Funds
19:04 - Equipment Leasing with an IRA LLC
20:44 - Water Rights and Alternative Asset Investing
21:34 - Boats, RVs, and Vehicle Rental Opportunities
26:31 - Precious Metals IRA: Gold and Silver Strategies
29:00 - Why a Roth IRA is Best for These Investments

Mat Sorensen is the Founder and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, an INC 500 company with over $2.5B in assets and 1,134% growth in the last three years. He leads one of the fastest-growing custodians for self-directed IRAs, helping investors deploy retirement dollars into real estate, private funds, and alternative assets. Mat is the author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, the industry’s most widely used guide with over 50,000 copies sold. He also holds advisory roles with KKOS Lawyers and Main Street Business Services and co-hosts two top-ranked podcasts for investors and entrepreneurs.

----

My Social Media:

Instagram:   / matsorensen  
Tik Tok:   / sorensenmat  
Linked In:   / matsorensen  
Facebook:   / mat.sorensen.1  
----
Websites:
https://directedira.com/appointment
https://kkoslawyers.com
https://mainstreetbusiness.com
https://matsorensen.com
----
Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. Consult with a qualified professional before making any investment decisions.
----
The Self-Directed IRA Handbook: https://shop.matsorensen.com/products...