The military made you disciplined, structured, and mission-driven. But somewhere along the way, it may have also quietly killed the one thing that made you special in the first place — your wild bone.

In this episode, I get personal. 

I share the story of how my dad lit a fire under me with one blunt question, how chasing my now-wife Katya taught me the most important lesson about entrepreneurship, and why the same system you raised ...

Most military investors are holding onto properties right now thinking a low rate means they're winning.

They're not.

A 2.7% rate attached to a bad strategy is still a bad strategy. And if you're PCS'ing every 2–3 years, dealing with compressed timelines, and trying to build real wealth before you take off the uniform — emotional attachment to one variable can cost you years.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why l...

Hard work gets you paid.

It doesn't get you free.

Those are two completely different destinations — and most military families spend 20 years chasing the first one wondering why the second one never shows up.

In this video I break down the one thing the military never teaches you about money, why discipline alone creates a ceiling you can't work your way through, and what actually bridges the gap between a paycheck and real ...

You’re Not Behind… You’re Just Using the VA Loan Wrong

Most military members don’t have an income problem.

They have a strategy problem.

In this solo episode, Markian breaks down why the VA loan is either your biggest wealth tool… or your biggest miss, and how most people unknowingly reset their progress every time they PCS.

This isn’t about learning more.

It’s about using what you alrea...

Show Summary:
In this solo episode, Markian cuts straight to the point: if you're still consuming content but haven't taken action on your first (or next) real estate deal, you don't have an information problem — you have a plan problem. He shares his own story of staring at the military pay chart and realizing his income ceiling was controlled by someone else, then walks through the ADPI First Deal Plan — a simp...

In this episode, Markian shares the story of his first commercial deal.

It’s a 56-unit apartment complex outside Indianapolis.

It still pays him $3,500 a month.

It pays his parents $7,000 a month.

This isn’t a get rich quick story.

It’s about feeling stuck.

Staring at the military pay chart.

Realizing your income has a ceiling.

And then finding a different path.

You’ll hear how he found the deal.

What went wrong early.

How he fixed it.

And how...

He Walked Away After 12 Years… Here’s Why It Paid Off

Mike Goering on Sunk Cost, Multifamily, and Community-First Investing | ADPI Podcast

In this episode of the Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) Podcast, Mike Goering shares the real story behind walking away from a 12-year military career… and why staying “safe” was actually costing him more.

We break down the sunk cost trap, how one rental became a forced wealth engine, and...

From Military Service to Financial Freedom: Seneca Peña-Collazo on Real Estate, Reputation, and Building the Right Team

In this episode of the ADPI Podcast, Seneca Peña‑Collazo shares his full journey—from growing up in Philadelphia to serving in the Army, and ultimately building long-term wealth through real estate, business ownership, and intentional team building.

Seneca breaks down how a single mindset shift during COVID helped h...

In this powerful episode of the ADPI Podcast, Markian Sich sits down with Marine Corps veteran, ADPI Hero, and mobile home park investor Joe Jackson for one of the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve ever had.

Joe shares his journey from growing up in a mobile home park, hitting rock bottom with no power and no direction, to building and operating a mobile home portfolio spanning 1,000+ pads across multiple states. This episo...

Guests: Trey Stone & Ian Stapleton

Hosts: Markian Sich & Eric Upchurch

Real estate investor Trey Stone and digital entrepreneur Ian Stapleton reveal how they built massive wealth through multifamily investing, why veterans are uniquely suited for real estate, and how “unpopular” properties can become the safest and most profitable assets when operated correctly.

From turning around D-class neighborhoods to raising capital ethi...

Starting With $1K: Military Discipline, Investing Smarts & Defining a Rich Life with Darren Ick

In this episode of the ADPI Podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with Air Force veteran and long-time investor Darren Thedieck, who shares how he built financial freedom starting with just $1,000 and a Roth IRA. Darren opens up about his humble beginnings, growing up in a split household, and the financial lessons he learned watching ...

From Marine Raider to ADU Builder: Finding Freedom, Purpose, and a New Mission with Mark Brookman

In this powerful episode, Markian sits down with Marine Corps veteran and real estate investor Mark Brookman to unpack the part of the military story most people never see—the invisible battles after the uniform comes off. Mark shares how micro–traumas from Afghanistan and Iraq slowly piled up, what it felt like to “look fine” on paper ...

Markian sits down with Cheyenne Wachtendorf, a new ADPI member whose path runs from military service to creative deals—live-in flips, seller finance—and a 106-acre VA loan purchase. Cheyenne shares the mindset behind taking calculated risks, learning from setbacks, and his vision for Walk Squad Haven: real estate development, experiential recreation, and community mentorship.

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From ROTC to Real Estate: Landon Fillmore's Journey of Investments and Identity

In this episode, host Mark chats with Landon Fillmore, a member of the military community who has successfully navigated his way into real estate investing. Landon shares his journey from joining the ROTC in college, to buying his first fourplex property, to managing rentals while stationed overseas. They discuss the pivotal conversations, education...

Blockchain and Real Estate: A Deep Dive with ADPI Experts

In this engaging episode of the ADPI podcast, host Tim Kelly chats with Seneca Peña Colazo about the intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and real estate investing. They clarify misconceptions about crypto, likening blockchain to a highway where scams are the driver's fault, not the road's. Highlighting the permanence and transparency of blockchain, the episo...

Uncovering Creative Financing: A Deep Dive with Adam Catledge

In this episode, we welcome Adam Catledge, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, to demystify the complexities of creative financing in real estate. Known for his profound knowledge in sub-2s and wraparound mortgages, Adam shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful real estate investor. He elaborates on his first deals, the mechanics of ...

In this high-energy episode, Markian interviews Rob Pekarek, a Naval Academy graduate and active-duty Air Force officer, who shares his inspiring journey in real estate investing while serving in the military. Rob discusses his initial steps in real estate, starting from a single-family house hack to joining a general partnership team for multifamily deals. He emphasizes the importance of adding value, building strong teams, levera...

In this episode of the ADPI Podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with powerhouse military spouse, real estate investor, and soon-to-be author Kaitlyn Dannhardt, who reveals the wildly creative strategies that turned a broke PCS move into a full-fledged short-term rental business — all starting with just $1,500 and a VA loan.

From pioneering “TDY hacking” to PCS’ing with a garage full of Wayfair furniture, Kaitlyn breaks down how she...

In this episode, Markian dives deep into the world of real estate syndication with legal expert Mauricio Rauld. The conversation starts with an informal introduction and segues into Mauricio's extensive background in syndication and securities law, detailing his journey from litigation to becoming a prominent figure in the real estate legal space. They discuss the intricacies and legalities of raising capital for real estate d...