Yes. A Roth IRA works with checkbook control exactly as a Traditional IRA does. The structure is identical, with an LLC or trust formed under the Roth IRA that you hold signing authority for. The only difference is the tax treatment, which carries through unchanged.
A Roth IRA grows tax-free. Qualified distributions are taken tax-free as well. When you combine that tax-free status with high-yield alternative assets like real estate, private loans, cryptocurrency, and private equity. The result can be significantly more powerful than holding those same assets in a taxable account or even a tax-deferred IRA.
In a tax-deferred IRA, you defer taxes until distribution. In a Roth IRA, qualifying gains and income are never taxed. The higher the return on the underlying investment, the greater the advantage of holding it inside a Roth structure.
The setup follows the same two-layer structure as any Checkbook IRA. A Roth IRA is established with IRA Resources as custodian. The Roth IRA then makes a single investment into a newly formed LLC or trust. You serve as manager or trustee of that entity and execute all investment transactions directly from the entity bank account.
All income and gains flow back into the entity, which is owned by the Roth IRA. That growth accumulates tax-free within the plan.
A Roth IRA cannot be combined with a Traditional IRA. They carry different tax treatment and must be maintained in separate accounts with separate plan entities. If you have both Traditional and Roth funds to self-direct, two separate plans are required.
This information is provided for educational purposes only and should not be interpreted as tax, legal, or investment advice. Readers are encouraged to consult a qualified professional who can offer guidance based on their personal situation.