Self-Directed IRA Investing: Building Long-Term Wealth with Multifamily Real Estate
Is the traditional retirement portfolio still enough?
Many retirement investors are rethinking the traditional approach to portfolio construction. Persistent inflation, elevated interest rates, and increased market volatility have prompted many to explore alternative investments that may provide diversification, income potential, and long-term growth.
Join Chris Parrinello, Vice President of Investor Relations at Viking Capital, and Ramez Foukorey, Vice President of IRA Club, for an educational discussion on how multifamily real estate can fit within a modern retirement strategy.
Together, they’ll explore the current multifamily market, the role of self-directed IRAs, and the key considerations investors should evaluate before allocating capital to private real estate.
August 6th, 2026 1:00 PM CT
Chris Parrinello
Ramez Fakhoury
Registration
August 6th, 2026 1:00 pm ct
Here’s What You’ll Learn
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Why many investors are expanding beyond traditional retirement portfolios
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The current outlook for multifamily real estate
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The impact of today’s interest rate and housing environment
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Risk considerations when investing in multifamily
About Viking Capital
Meet The Experts
Since 2008, IRA Club has helped investors look beyond stocks and bonds, and discover what else is out there. Meet the experts you’ll be hearing from:
VIKING CAPITAL
Chris Parrinello
Chris Parrinello is a capital markets executive focused on institutional capital formation, portfolio construction, and long-term investor alignment within private real estate.
As Senior Vice President of Capital Markets and Head of Investor Relations at Viking Capital, he leads capital strategy and investor engagement, working closely with RIAs, family offices, and high-net-worth investors to integrate multifamily real estate into diversified portfolios. His approach emphasizes risk-adjusted returns, capital stack structuring, and transparency throughout the investment lifecycle.
Chris has raised over $350 million in private capital and played a key role in scaling Viking Capital’s investor platform to more than 1,100 investors, supporting the firm’s growth and institutional positioning.
He is an active contributor within the investment community, frequently speaking on alternative asset allocation, capital markets strategy, and the role of private real estate in modern portfolio construction.
IRA Club Benefits
FDIC Insured
IRA/401(k) cash is FDIC insured
Flat Fee Structure
Flat fees and straightforward pricing
Free IRA Reports
Free annual IRA tax reporting
(RMDs, 1099-R, 5498, 5500 forms)
Investor's Row
Explore alternative investment opportunities
Concierge Service
Friendly, white glove service
Educational Resources
Up-to-date educational resources on IRS regulations
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the most common Self-Directed IRA questions. Have others?
Sign up for our webinar and ask us in person!
IRA Club provides a way for people like you to fully utilize the benefits of Self-Directed IRAs, leading to a wider range of investments and potential for better returns.
It’s an IRA that gives you more choices for where you want to invest your money, not just in regular stocks or bonds.
Self-Directed IRAs were passed by Congress back in 1974. Alternative IRA investments have always been allowed by the IRS, however, many IRA companies have placed artificial restrictions on IRA owners over the years. Self-Directed IRAs are not well known because most banks and brokerage firms prefer traditional investments.
It’s easy to make investments with a Self-Directed IRA. Once you find your investment and provide money to the seller, you will receive proof that your Self-Directed IRA is the new owner. It can be in the form of a Bill of Sale, title, deed, or simply a statement identifying your Self-Directed IRA as the asset’s new owner. The main difference is that the name on the title (or other documents) is the name of your Self-Directed IRA and not your name as an individual.
Yes. The most common way for an IRA to buy an asset is to pay cash. However, there may be times when an alternative method of payment is practical.
Maximum Contributions for 2023:
Under age 50 – $7,000.
Age 50 and over – $8,000
