{"podcast":{"title":"Investor's Row Podcast","slug":"investor-s-row-podcast-7074838","podcast_index_feed_id":7074838,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/theiraclubpodcast","website_url":"https://www.iraclub.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d6bc915e-c6f6-11ef-99f4-a7c10912eee9/image/106367c37836f02c708032af04e6b340.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"The IRA Club","episode_count":44,"summary":"The Investor's Row Podcast, brought to you by The IRA Club, is your go-to resource for mastering self-directed retirement accounts and optimizing your financial future. Each episode features expert insights and in-depth discussions on a wide range of investment opportunities beyond traditional stocks and bonds, including real estate, precious metals, private businesses, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just getting started building your future, The Investor's Row Podcast will empower you with the knowledge and strategies to take control of your retirement savings and achieve your financial goals.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-17T06:18:33.104806+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/investor-s-row-podcast-7074838"},"episode":{"title":"How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in High-Yield Boutique Hotels: The Boutique Hotel Fund","slug":"how-to-use-a-self-directed-ira-to-invest-in-high-yield-boutique-hotels-the-boutique-hotel-fund","published_at":"2026-03-31T14:09:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/investor-s-row-podcast-7074838/how-to-use-a-self-directed-ira-to-invest-in-high-yield-boutique-hotels-the-boutique-hotel-fund","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/investor-s-row-podcast-7074838","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN4666175405.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/CSN4666175405.mp3","summary":"Schedule a free call with a New Account Specialist: https://www.iraclub.com/podcast-link/ In this episode of the Investors Row Podcast, we explore the rapidly growing world of experiential hospitality and why boutique hotels have become a premier niche for alternative investing. Our guest, Tim Ensmann of the Boutique Hotel Fund, shares his journey from scaling luxury short-term rentals to launching a boutique hotel fund that targets undervalued \"mom and pop\" assets in high-demand, drivable destinations like Blue Ridge, Georgia. By focusing on \"wow factor\" amenities, such as saunas, cold plunges, and pickleball courts, these commercial assets create significant pricing power and economies of scale that traditional single-family rentals simply cannot match. We also dive deep into the mechanics of diversifying your retirement portfolio beyond the standard offerings of Wall Street. Learn how savvy investors are utilizing Self-Directed IRAs to access private equity real estate deals that are typically unavailable through traditional custodians. Tim outlines his \"conservative underwriting\" approach to mitigating risks like interest rate fluctuations and construction delays, providing a masterclass for accredited investors looking to turn their nest eggs into high-performing, tangible assets. Learn more about the Boutique Hotel Fund at https://boutiquehotelfund.com/ You can find their free real estate courses at https://boutiquehotelfund.com/courses DISCLAIMER: IRA Club does not provide investment, tax, financial, or legal advice, nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that provide such advice and investments. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) licensed in that area before entering a…","meta_description":"Schedule a free call with a New Account Specialist: https://www.iraclub.com/podcast-link/ In this episode of the Investors Row Podcast, we explore the rap…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1918,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/investor-s-row-podcast-7074838/episodes/how-to-use-a-self-directed-ira-to-invest-in-high-yield-boutique-hotels-the-boutique-hotel-fund/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/investor-s-row-podcast-7074838/how-to-use-a-self-directed-ira-to-invest-in-high-yield-boutique-hotels-the-boutique-hotel-fund.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}