Hands-Off Real Estate Investing for Retirement | Connect Invest & Self-Directed IRAs

In this episode of The Preferred Way, host Alysia Ball sits down with Mason Weiler, Director of Operations at Connect Invest, to break down how investors can access hands-off real estate investing using both self-directed IRAs and cash accounts.

Mason explains how Connect Invest structures fixed-income real estate notes that offer:

• Defined terms and exit dates

• Monthly interest payments

• Diversification across hundreds of real estate loans

• Competitive returns backed by real assets

You’ll learn how these investments compare to rentals, CDs, bonds, and high-yield savings accounts—plus how retirement investors can deploy capital efficiently without tenant headaches or property management.

This episode also covers:

• Using a Self-Directed IRA to invest in real estate notes

• Why defined payoff dates matter for retirement planning

• How diversification helps mitigate risk

• What happens in borrower defaults

• How easy it is to reinvest or redeploy funds

Whether you’re exploring alternatives to Wall Street or looking for predictable income inside your retirement account, this episode provides a clear, practical overview of a modern real estate investment strategy.

Learn more about opening a Self-Directed IRA:
Visit PreferredTrustCompany.com to explore how retirement funds can be used for alternative investments.

Explore Connect Invest’s investment platform:
Visit ConnectInvest.com to learn more about their fixed-income real estate note offerings.