June 16, 2026

From Bankruptcy to Abundance: Nate Hare on Self-Directed IRAs, Winning the Tax Game, and Owning Your Financial Future

Show Notes

In this episode of From Adversity to Abundance, host Jamie Bateman sits down with Nate Hare, Vice President at Directed IRA, who knows firsthand what it means to lose it all and rebuild. In 2007–2008, Nate lost all 17 of his rental properties and was forced to file for bankruptcy — and if that wasn't enough, he simultaneously lost his job in the mortgage industry. Two crushing blows at once. But rather than staying down, Nate used that painful chapter as a launchpad to discover one of the most underutilized wealth-building tools available to everyday investors: the self-directed IRA.

Today, Nate travels the country educating real estate investors on how to use self-directed accounts to invest in rental properties, mortgage notes, note funds, private lending, and beyond. Most people don't even know this product exists — and that's exactly the gap Nate has made it his mission to close. This episode is packed with real client stories, hard-learned lessons, and a breakdown of the six account types Directed IRA manages — all designed to help you better understand your options and take true ownership of your financial future.

Guest Introduction: Nate Hare

Nate Hare is Vice President at Directed IRA and a passionate advocate for self-directed retirement account investing. After losing 17 rental properties and filing for bankruptcy during the 2008 financial crisis, Nate discovered the power of self-directed IRAs in 2012 and never looked back. With over 15 years in the industry, he now speaks at real estate investor associations and events across the country, helping investors understand how to grow wealth tax-free through alternative investments.

Episode Highlights:

From $500K in Rental Income to Bankruptcy: Nate shares his raw story of losing 17 Las Vegas rentals and his mortgage job simultaneously during the 2008 crash — and how it reshaped everything he knew about investing.
The Self-Directed IRA Unpacked: Nate breaks down what a self-directed IRA actually is, why most financial advisors won't tell you about it, and how it allows you to invest retirement dollars into real estate, notes, and private lending — tax-free.
The Six Account Types: Nate gives a clear breakdown of the six self-directed account types Directed IRA manages — from traditional and Roth IRAs to HSAs and Coverdell ESAs — and how each one can work for different financial goals.

Key Takeaways:

Losing everything can be the catalyst that leads you to smarter, more intentional investing — Nate's bankruptcy ultimately led him to a wealth strategy he now teaches nationwide.
Most people have never heard of self-directed IRAs because the financial advisory industry has little incentive to promote them — educating yourself is the first step.
Buying real estate or lending money inside a retirement account eliminates the tax drag that quietly erodes wealth for most investors over time.

Connect with Nate Hare & Directed IRA:

Website: directedira.com

Instagram: @natehareofficicial

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