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Sunday, April 26, 2026   /   by Jason Salem

SDIRA Mineral Rights Investment Guide - Michigan

Michigan Mineral Rights Strategy
How to Use a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Mineral Rights and Vacant Land

A practical guide to SDIRA setup, mineral-rights income, Michigan target counties, testing land, and using a spousal IRA strategy to expand long-term capacity.

Self-Directed IRA Vacant Land Mineral Rights Michigan Retirement Strategy



Mineral-rights investing inside a self-directed IRA can be compelling for the right investor: it combines alternative assets, long-term upside, and tax-sheltered growth. But it only works if the structure is handled correctly from day one.


What This Guide Covers


1. Setting up the SDIRA correctly


2. How mineral-rights income works inside the IRA


3. Annual limits and what to do after you max them out


4. Michigan counties worth paying attention to


5. How mineral rights are valued


6. How to test land for minerals


7. Why a spousal IRA strategy matters




1. Setting Up the SDIRA Correctly

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