Real Estate Investor Podcast
The Real Estate Investor Podcast, powered by Break of Day Capital, brings you in-depth conversations with the top minds in real estate investing. Each episode uncovers proven strategies and lessons learned across multifamily, commercial, and other alternative asset classes. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting out, you’ll gain practical tools and real-world wisdom to help you invest smarter, avoid pitfalls, and build long-term wealth through passive income.
Real Estate Investor Podcast
Episode #146: Raising $ for Real Estate with IRAs with Mat Sorensen
Today, we are joined by Mat Sorensen to learn the ins and outs of using IRAs and 401(k)s to invest in real estate and other assets. Mat is the CEO of Directed IRA, a senior partner at KKOS Lawyers, and the bestselling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook. In this episode, he breaks down how to raise money for real estate deals with IRAs and shares the pros and cons of doing so. Mat demystifies the QRP and explains how to qualify for a solo 401(k), before delving into the content of his acclaimed book. Tune in to find out how to make the most of your retirement fun and why you should always be chasing the best possible return.
Key Points From This Episode:
- Mat Sorensen’s specialty: using IRAs and 401(k)s to invest in real estate and other assets.
- Raising money for real estate deals with IRAs.
- How to self-direct and invest in real estate with an IRA versus a 401(k).
- The drawbacks of investing through IRAs.
- Why you should be chasing the best possible return.
- Mat demystifies the QRP.
- How to qualify for a solo 401(k).
- Mat explains the side door solo 401(k) strategy.
- The target readership for Mat’s book, The Self-Directed IRA Handbook.
- The impetus for writing the book.
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
The Self-Directed IRA Handbook
Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
