Discover how Scott and Christine from New York achieved over a 150% return on investment with a single Roth IRA transaction. Learn how they leveraged private money lending to grow their retirement funds tax-free. Ready to dive deeper? Join our Private Money Lender Course: https://eqtytrst.co/3yOKD86 and get 20% off using code: GETTINGREAL. In this episode, John Bowens, Director of Education and Investor Success at Equity Trust, breaks down the strategies Scott and Christine used to achieve financial independence and retire early. From real estate investing to self-storage facilities, learn how they turned their expertise into a powerful retirement plan. Watch until the end for details on how you can get started with private money lending through your self-directed IRA and maximize your retirement potential. #roth #ira #retirement #taxfree 0:00 Intro 1:08 Scott and Christine’s transition from pre-tax 401(k)s to Roth IRAs 1:55 Their growth from single-family rentals to self-storage and private lending 3:05 Scott and Christine's community-focused investment philosophy 3:46 Detailed explanation of the returns on Scott's $50,000 loan in his Roth IRA 7:41 Breakdown of Christine’s $50,000 loan with significant returns 9:22 - Clarification on the common misconception about rollover taxes and penalties 10:32 Discover our Private Money Lending Course Reimagine Your Retirement with Equity Trust: https://eqtytrst.co/homepage Connect with us on social media! ⭐ LinkedIn: https://eqtytrst.co/linkedin ⭐ Facebook: https://eqtytrst.co/facebook ⭐ Instagram: https://eqtytrst.co/instagram ⭐ Twitter/X: https://eqtytrst.co/twitter ⭐ TikTok: https://eqtytrst.co/tiktok ⭐ Reddit: https://eqtytrst.co/reddit
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