Visit altassetsummit.com to learn how to invest in Alternative Assets. (More links down below.) You don’t need $100K to self-direct your retirement. In this episode, Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler outline 15+ real-world strategies for investing $25,000 or less using your Roth IRA, Traditional IRA, Solo 401(k), or HSA. From real estate deals and startup investments to crypto mining, mobile homes, equipment leasing, and even cattle, Mat and Mark break down the opportunities that everyday investors are already using to grow their retirement accounts. Whether you're just starting with $5,000 in a Roth IRA or rolling over an old 401(k), this episode reveals how to make smart, creative investments in alternative assets—without needing a six-figure balance. You’ll also learn how to structure these deals legally with IRA/LLCs, avoid prohibited transactions, and understand the compliance rules that protect your tax-advantaged account. Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction to Small-Budget Self-Directing 02:10 - Cryptocurrency and Crypto Mining Options 06:20 - Creative Real Estate and Partnerships 10:00 - Mobile Homes and Startup Investments 13:45 - Turo, Oil & Gas, and Livestock 22:45 - Equipment Leasing and Final Opportunities 32:16 - The Power of Roth IRAs Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other : Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.com Main Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com