IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:6:34 - What a self-directed IRA (SDIRA) is and how it is different from a normal IRA9:14 - What the fee difference is between a SDIRA and a 401(k)15:20 - What types of assets you can and can’t purchase using a SDIRA20:55 - If you can invest in equity crowdfunding using a SDIRA or co-mingle retirement money into an existing investment account 25:56 - What the very first steps to take when opening a SDIRA and how long it usually takes to open one and invest it in a crowdfunding site29:54 - If you can invest with non-retirement money and transfer it to a SDIRA as your annual contribution32:21 - What the most common investments are using SDIRAs 35:26 - What the most common things to look out for when searching for a SDIRA custodian/ company and what makes a good or bad SDIRA custodian39:06 - What the most common rules or laws are regarding SDIRA investing 52:50 - Who a SDIRA is good for and who it might not be right for55:40 - What the negative side of SDIRAs isAnd much, much more!*Disclaimer: Slight timestamp discrepancies may occur due to podcast platform differences.EPISODE RESOURCESGet more FREE content from RobertGet a FREE audiobook from AudibleCheck out our Investing Starter Packs about business and financeSelf-Directed IRAs – The Basics Guide5 Steps to Investing in Real Estate with a Self-directed IRA GuideHow to Invest in Real Estate with an IRALord of the Roths: How Tech Mogul Peter Thiel Turned a Retirement Account for the Middle Class Into a $5 Billion Tax-Free Piggy BankPeter Thiel’s book Zero to OneMatt Faircloth’s book Raising Private CapitalRamit Sethi’s book I Will Teach You To Be RichAll of Robert’s favorite booksSupport our free podcast by supporting our sponsorsSave with a credit union that helps you build financial confidence with Navy Federal Credit UnionListen to Secret Sauce and explore the stories and successes behind some of the most inspiring businesses. Available on Apple Podcast, Amazon Music, or you can listen one week early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery appPut your best face forward with Cardon, the award-winning cactus-based skincare for menAutomate your key business processes, and close your books in a fraction of the time with NetsuiteIf you want to learn how to bootstrap or create a magnetic brand, then listen to Secret Leaders wherever you get your podcastsAccess conference calls, investor presentations, transcripts and earnings reports as frictionless as possible with Quartr.Make it simple to hire and manage remote employees across all 50 states with Justworks.Read this episode’s transcript and full show notes on our website.Connect with Bill:  Website | Facebook | LinkedInConnect with Robert: Website | Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.