

Directed IRA Podcast
Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler
The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts.Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies.Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler. Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.
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Sep 21, 2023 • 37min
Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into your questions on Self-directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Sep 13, 2023 • 26min
Don't Miss the Solo 401K Deadline - They're Here
In this episode, we break down the deadlines and strategies for contributing to your Solo 401(k) plan. If you're an S Corporation owner or a sole proprietor, this information is crucial. Discover how to reduce your taxable income, set up your Solo 401(k) plan, and start building your retirement nest egg. Don't miss out on these valuable tips and strategies to secure your financial future. AND DONT FORGET, SEPTEMBER 15th IS THE LAST DAY TO CONTRIBUTE!----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointment----To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Sep 11, 2023 • 24min
Top 10 Roth IRA Questions and Answers 2023
In this episode, Mat goes solo to tackle the most pressing Roth IRA questions of 2023. Whether you're considering a Roth IRA or exploring self-directing options, Mat provides thorough answers and valuable insights to help you make informed decisions. Don't miss out on the essential knowledge and tools you need to secure your financial future Top 10 Roth IRA Questions:- How much can I put in? - How big can my account get? - What if I make to much money? - What is a Backdoor Roth IRA and is it legit?- What can I invest in with a Roth IRA? - How do I get my money out EARLY of my Roth, No Penalty? - When can I take all of it out? - What is the 5 year rule? - How do I move my Roth IRA? ----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointment----To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Aug 24, 2023 • 17min
Is Michael Burry telling you to Self-Direct your IRA?
In this episode, we're diving into an intriguing topic - the unspoken advice from Michael Burry, the mastermind behind "The Big Short," who famously shorted the housing market. Our message is clear - self-direction is the antidote to the stock market's wild swings. He's shorting the S&P 500 and NASDAQ with $1.5 billion, betting that the market will go down, not up. Before you brush this off as just another signal, understand this isn't just about making a quick buck for Burry - it's about tactical investing. Invest in what you know; invest in tangible assets. Your IRA or 401(k) doesn't have to be solely tied to the stock market. Consider reallocating your funds into hard assets like real estate or private companies. Real estate can be a game-changer for your retirement account. Wall Street might say it's not possible, but it is. And it's not just real estate – startups, alternative energy, oil and gas, and more. If you have insider knowledge, you can capitalize on it without crossing into insider trading territory. Curious to learn more? #SelfDirectionSuccess #SmartInvestingMovesDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Aug 21, 2023 • 39min
Real Estate Deals on TV vs. Real Life: Behind-the-Scenes with Amy Mahjoory from HGTV
Let's talk shop: HGTV Magic vs. the REAL grind. Beyond the glitz, it's sweat – from new builds to lavish renos, even multifamily flips. TV hypes money, but what if profit's are a no-show? Contractors go AWOL? What better way to get to the bottom of this than hearing it from HGTV personality @amymahjoory! Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding the type of account best for you. https://directedira.com/appointmentTo submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Aug 14, 2023 • 25min
5 Common Mistakes in Roth Conversions
Join Mat and Mark as they break down the 5 most common mistakes clients make when converting their Traditional IRA money to Roth! Roth conversions remain popular as many fear that tax rates will only increase in the next few years, so why not convert now at lower tax rates and let the account grow and come out tax-free at retirement? Remember, if you have a traditional IRA or 401(k), that money grows tax-deferred, but you pay tax on it as it is drawn out at retirement. If you have traditional dollars where you obtained tax deductions for those contributions, you must pay tax on the amount you want to convert to Roth.----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointment----To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jul 17, 2023 • 35min
Ep.104 Alternative Assets in a Self-directed IRA or 401K
An Incredible Alternative Asset Summit- Here are some of the key takeaways and how it can directly apply to Self-Directing! - When vetting an investment sponsor (syndicator, fund manager) ask them about a failure or problem they’ve had on an investment/asset. If they don’t have one, they’re either not being transparent or they haven’t had enough experience in what they do to be investing with them. You want to hear about a struggle they’ve had and how they handled it. Veena Jetti - The middle market of commercial real estate has tremendous opportunity. Smaller deals below $5M are taken by wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs while large deals over say $20-50M are taken by large institutions, this leaves a huge opportunity in the “middle market” of $5M to $20M as the buyer pool is limited. Chris Loeffler - Banks are a business focused on their assets and revenues, they will be foreclosing if borrowers can’t pay and won’t be cutting deals as rates for commercial loans are resetting and rising. This is opportunity for investors. Find bank officers (eg linkedin search) and get to know bankers who handle these troubled loans and assets. Search for bankers with REO and special services in their job titles. Jonathan Morris - Find the best pros in your market (real estate agents, mortgage officers, title agents/attorneys, home builders/contractors) and network with them as someone who can solve problems and come up with your funds or private money to make creative deals and transactions work. John Shekarchi - Hospitality assets have been distressed by lack of bank lending/financing and covid restrictions but operators who can transform deeply discounted properties have significant upside (e.g. adding weddings and experiences to resorts to get rooms pre-booked and under contract over a year out). Josh McCallen - Stock market investing is about beating the person on the other end of a trade and trying to be the smartest in the market. Real estate investment success isn’t about being the smartest or beating someone else, it’s more determined by creativity and hard work on deals on properties and opportunities that are all unique. Jamison Manwaring - Angel investing requires at least 10 investment positions as many investments will fail entirely while a couple can return a modest return and you’re hoping that at least one investment brings a significant return that makes up for the failures. Lisa Walker - Investor portfolios with alternative assets are proving to add more yield and less volatility than traditional stock/bond portfolios. Michael Bradley & Brandon Scott These are from memory and summarized. They’re 💯 but not exact quotes. Continued in comments. What were your takeaways?Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your investment strategies and stay ahead of the competition. The 2023 Alternative Asset Summit Recording is now available for purchase, and it’s your key to unlocking invaluable insights from industry experts and thought leaders. https://shop.matsorensen.com/Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jul 11, 2023 • 41min
Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast----🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!---About Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.---- * Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/. * Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. ---Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.comBlog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ----Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen----Leave your questions in the comment section below!Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jun 21, 2023 • 29min
Ep.103 Kid Roth's - Summertime Savings Strategies
How can you be the best parents? Get your kids saving! In this podcast episode, Mat and Mark walk you through the exact steps to create a legacy for your children. They also provide a very useful tax tool to turbo-charge saving with small steps.When you help your kids understand money, they have the ability to build wealth. Get a pad and pen ready because you’ll want to write down the Kid’s Roth IRA strategy!----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointment----To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/----Connect with Mat online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jun 12, 2023 • 26min
Ep.102 How to Best Use an IRA LLC
Mat Sorensen, leading authority on Self-Directed IRA, shares insights on using an IRA LLC structure to build a mega IRA account. Topics include setting up the perfect structure to partner your IRA, benefits and frustrations with traditional custodians, the process of setting up an IRA LLC, fees and benefits of using a Directed IRA, and advantages of using an IRA LLC for investing in real estate, cryptocurrency, and unique assets like cattle and race horses.


