Self-directed accounts allow you to be your own fund manager and underwriter to decide how your money is deployed. Chris and Jason give some tips on doing your homework in regards to choosing the right investment deals for you. They explain that the deals with the highest return aren't necessarily the safest, and give a bunch of different ideas that might work for you. They also warn to watch out for some of the IRS rules about self-directed accounts which can end up costing you a lot of money if you aren't aware of them. Watch to learn more about this fantastic option for your money.