2025 Guide: Boost Retirement with Self-Directed IRA STRs

Short-term rentals (STRs) are a great investment. They offer high returns, especially in tax-advantaged accounts.

Being new to this is exactly why you should look into how Self-Directed IRAs (SDIRAs) can enhance STR profits as you explore retirement strategies. As I have said before:

You likely have a retirement account, but you don’t really have a retirement plan. — J. Massey

This means you must also learn how to navigate IRS rules carefully.

The Rental Market Landscape

Airbnb leads the rental market. To be clear, Airbnb is NOT your business, but it is a source from which you acquire customers for your business.

Learning to leverage Airbnb and other OTAs allows you the chance to earn passive income from vacation properties is clear.

The complexity of SDIRA compliance, especially with prohibited transactions, requires careful planning. In my view, this can create some unnecessary fear for those who are new to it.

Key Considerations for Using SDIRAs with STRs

This guide breaks down the essentia…