Retire Smarter: Building Wealth with IRAs & Real Estate with Ramez Fakhoury | Ep. 26

In this episode, Jonna Weber interviews Ramez Fakhoury of the IRA Club to demystify self-directed IRAs and how investors can use them to grow wealth through real estate. Ramez explains the flexibility, tax advantages, and fee savings these accounts offer compared to traditional retirement vehicles, along with practical steps for getting started. They also discuss why education, networking, and taking action are key to building long-term financial success. 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Interview with Ramez Fakhoury: Self-Directed IRAs 01:49 Background and Career Shift 06:24 Understanding Self-Directed IRAs 11:03 Advantages of Self-Directed IRAs 16:53 How to Invest in Real Estate with Self-Directed IRAs 20:16 Roth IRA Benefits and Strategies 21:06 Trusted Professionals for Your Needs 21:43 Self-Directed IRA Insights 24:35 Leveraging and Partnering in IRAs 27:00 Solo 401(k) Advantages 28:59 Simple IRAs and Employer Matches 29:51 Steps to Start with IRA Club 35:01 Upcoming Real Estate Investing Conference 36:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Contact Ramez and his team at IRA Club - https://www.iraclub.com/ 📅 Idaho REICon 2025 is Coming! Join us on October 10, 2025 for Idaho’s premier real estate investing conference! Link here! https://idahoreicon.com/ Use my special code for listeners: JONNA10 for 10% off! 📧 For more info—or to find out how you can sponsor the event—email: [email protected] ✨ Be in the room. Expand your network. Level up your investing journey. Download the Idaho REIN Vendor Directory at https://www.boiserein.com/FreeVendorDirectory Connect with Jonna at www.jonnaweber.com Join our Idaho Real Estate Investor Network! Website: https://www.idahorein.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boiserealestateinvestornetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/idahorein/ For Educational and Informational Purpose Only The information provided on Real Estate Investing for Life does not, and is not intended to, constitute legal, investing and/or financial advice from the host or any guests, instead, all information, content and materials shared are for general informational purposes only. Investment Risks: Real estate investment involves inherent risks, and you acknowledge that you are solely responsible for conducting due diligence and assessing the risks associated with any investment decisions made based on the information obtained on this podcast. The Company shall not be liable for any losses, damages, or financial harm arising from your investment activities.