Shifting into self directed Roth IRA

[Richard Haug]

Hello

I just thought of a possible way to shift funds out of my 403b retirement fund and wondering if it's valid.

I work for a university and have a 403b. Recently reached the age of 59 1/2 so I can take funds out without being penalized but would have to pay taxes. My question would be would it be possible to shift the funds from my 403b into a self directed Roth IRA to avoid paying the tax. And then use those funds to invest in real estate.