Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances.
Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building systems, advanced tax strategies, and cash flow management techniques that turn chaotic finances into predictable profit machines.
Real estate wholesalers, fix and flip investors, and rental property owners making six or seven figures but still living paycheck to paycheck will discover how to stop constantly chasing the next deal. If you're overwhelmed by bookkeeping, financial management, and paying massive tax bills without knowing how to reduce them legally, you're ready to stop surviving and start building generational wealth.
Every episode delivers actionable strategies on real estate tax planning, business cash flow optimization, wealth building for entrepreneurs, and financial systems that create freedom. Learn real estate tax deductions, legal tax avoidance strategies, cash flow forecasting, business budgeting for real estate investors, profit and loss analysis, entity structuring for tax benefits, and wealth building strategies beyond closing deals.
Most real estate entrepreneurs focus on deal flow but ignore money flow. They hire accountants who only file taxes instead of providing proactive tax planning. Marcus shows you how to keep more of what you make, reduce your tax burden legally, and create financial systems that work whether you close one deal or ten deals per month.
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Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Episode 33: Why Most CPAs Won't Tell You About Self-Directed IRAs (And How They Work)
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Most investors are doing exactly what their CPA told them to do, and still paying far more in taxes than they should.
In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler joins the show to break down how self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s work, why most traditional CPAs never bring them up, and how real estate investors can use them to build long-term, tax-advantaged wealth.
The conversation delves into real-world use cases, including private lending, real estate investing, Roth conversions, and the rules you absolutely cannot ignore.
Listen and enjoy the show!
You’ll Learn How To:
- Understand what a self-directed IRA really is
- Use retirement funds to invest in real estate and private lending
- Avoid prohibited transactions that trigger penalties
- Decide when a Roth conversion actually makes sense
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(02:41) Introducing Marcus Crigler and his approaches to accounting
(05:14) Why tax strategy must happen before the year ends
(08:28) What “self-directed” actually means for retirement accounts
(09:25) Why real estate fits so well inside self-directed IRAs
(11:53) When and how 401(k) money can be used for private lending
(12:39) Why most W-2 employees can’t self-direct their 401(k) yet
(17:03) When a Roth conversion is worth paying taxes upfront
(22:02) The real friction points with self-directed accounts
(26:51) Common IRS rules and prohibited transactions to avoid
(29:27) What Financial Liberation University is and who it’s for
(33:35) Connect with Marcus Crigler
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate investors who are tired of reactive tax planning
- Investors who are curious about self-directed IRAs and Roth strategies
- Anyone who wants more control over their retirement money
Why You Should Listen:
If you’ve ever felt like your CPA only looks backward instead of helping you plan ahead, this episode will change how you think about taxes, retirement accounts, and long-term wealth strategy.
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler