This document discusses the benefits of investing in real estate through a self-directed IRA or other retirement account. It argues that real estate provides stability compared to the stock market and can generate higher returns. It provides examples of how purchasing residential properties at low prices and either renting or reselling them could dramatically increase the value of a retirement portfolio over 15 years or just a few months. The document concludes by outlining steps for setting up a self-directed IRA and using it to purchase real estate, including buying properties cheaply and reselling for profits.