Inherited IRA to Gold - What's your experience?

• •Just closed a deal on some prime almond acreage this week and it got me thinking about other assets.
• •Specifically, I'm sitting on an inherited IRA from my uncle that's been nagging at me.
• •It's got around $75k in it, mostly in some pretty standard mutual funds he liked.

Just closed a deal on some prime almond acreage this week and it got me thinking about other assets. Specifically, I'm sitting on an inherited IRA from my uncle that's been nagging at me. It's got around $75k in it, mostly in some pretty standard mutual funds he liked. I'm a big believer in real assets, especially with all the talk about inflation and the way markets are looking these days. Here in Fresno, you see how much value is tied up in tangible things, even with the water issues we face. So, I’ve been seriously considering converting a good chunk of that inherited IRA into physical gold.

I know the rules around inherited IRAs can be a bit trickier than a regular rollover, especially with the 10-year rule for non-spouses. I’ve read a bit about direct transfers from custodian to custodian for a gold IRA, but I’m wondering if anyone here has actually gone through this with an inherited IRA. My current custodian is mostly set up for traditional paper assets, and honestly, they seemed a little fuzzy on the details when I casually brought up physical gold. I'm not looking to take distributions yet, just want to diversify into something I can literally hold.

My concern is obviously making sure it's done correctly to avoid any penalties or taxable events. I’m thinking about reaching out to a company that specializes in Gold IRAs, but before I do, I wanted to tap into this community's experience. Did you use a specific company that was helpful with the inherited IRA aspect? Were there any hidden fees or unexpected hurdles you ran into? What was the timeline like from start to finish? Trying to get a realistic picture here before I dive in. Any insights would be hugely appreciated.