Are Bitcoiners In El Salvador Just Rebuilding The System They Tried To Escape? | Will Lehr
What happens when Bitcoin meets real estate, alternative assets, and personal freedom? In this episode, Will Lehr breaks down how he went from helping clients invest in gold and silver IRAs to building a self-directed IRA platform that lets people hold Bitcoin, real estate, and more, all outside the traditional financial system.
We talk about the mechanics of setting up a self-directed IRA, what makes the IRA LLC model different, and how to stay within IRS rules when it comes to physical gold, silver, and cold storage for Bitcoin. Will also explains why tools like the Unchained IRA are changing how people think about retirement planning.
Then we shift to life in Surf City El Salvador, where Will is now developing land with like-minded Bitcoiners who care about sovereignty, sustainability, and long-term vision. If you're interested in real estate in Surf City, this conversation covers what kind of properties are still available, what’s already sold out, and how demand is shifting fast.
Whether you're holding metal, sats, or land, this episode is for anyone rethinking how to build a life and a portfolio that actually reflects your values. Hit subscribe, and drop a comment: Would you ever use your IRA to buy land in El Salvador?
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Browse through this quick guide to learn more about the episode:
00:00 What makes El Salvador feel like a 24/7 Bitcoin conference?
02:15 How did Will get started with self-directed IRAs and Bitcoin?
04:45 What is a self-directed IRA and how does it work?
07:35 How to hold Bitcoin, gold, or silver in your IRA legally
10:52 What’s the risk of storing gold and silver at home in an IRA?
13:21 Why are Bitcoiners moving to Surf City El Salvador?
19:45 What makes real estate in Surf City such a strong long-term play?
26:46 How is Will’s land development attracting liberty-minded investors?
33:45 How does his Bitcoin community support locals and nonprofits?
39:16 Who’s moving to El Salvador and what are they building?
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