The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
The military taught us discipline, leadership, and resilience—but it never taught us how to build wealth or create true financial freedom. That’s where we come in. I’m Markian Sich, a United States Marine turned real estate investor, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to figure out what’s next after service. That’s why I started The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast—to bring you real stories, real strategies, and real success from military investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who’ve been where you are. We talk about leveraging your VA Loan, Military House Hacking, and proven investing strategies to help you build passive income, transition with confidence, and take control of your financial future. You’ve fought hard to defend the American Dream—now let’s make sure you own a piece of it. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom!
Episodes
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...
Markian sits down with Thach Nguyen to blend mindset and tactics for today’s market—how military precision can become analysis paralysis (and how to beat it), why rapport is the real negotiation edge, and the ADU/DADU playbook to force value, boost cash flow, and even approach 1–2% rule outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
- The mindset shift from “perfect plan” to “action first” (especially for vets).
- Rapport frameworks that turn negotiatio...
In this engaging podcast episode, Markian Sich interviews Neil Bawa, CEO of Grocapitus and a real estate futurist, to explore the intersection of data science, multifamily real estate, and artificial intelligence. Neil shares his journey from a tech entrepreneur seeking to reduce his taxes through real estate investment to becoming a leading expert in real estate data science. He explains the importance of data-driven decision maki...
From VA Loan House Hack to $22M Portfolio with Michael Mnatsakanian
In this episode of the ADPI podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with Michael Mnatsakanian, a military veteran who turned a single VA loan house hack into a real estate empire worth over $22 million. Michael unpacks the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and creative financing tactics that helped him scale fast—all while staying true to his mission of financial freedo...
Navigating Real Estate and Military Transition with John Rabino
In this episode of the ADPI podcast, the host welcomes an esteemed guest, John Rabino, who shares his captivating journey from his military service to becoming a successful real estate investor. Rabino delves into his background, growing up in Brooklyn and being influenced by a family of business owners, including his father, a Marine Corps veteran. He describes his pat...
Navigating Real Estate and Life Challenges with Erica Lehmkuhl
In this episode, Markian welcomes Erica Lehmkuhl, a retired Army First Sergeant and successful real estate broker in Hawaii. Erica shares her vast experience in real estate, discussing her transition from the military to entrepreneurship, her strategic property investments, and unique insights into the Hawaii real estate market. She emphasizes the importance of offering...
Unlocking Capital Raising: Strategies and Mindsets for Success
In this solo episode of the ADPI Podcast, the host delves into the art of capital raising. Starting off with the importance of putting in consistent efforts and tracking data through lead and lag metrics, the speaker shares insights on reaching out to personal networks and leveraging social media for better conversion rates. Additionally, the episode covers concepts from...
From Military Service to Financial Mastery: Travis’s Journey of Entrepreneurship
In this episode, host Markian Sich interviews Travis Salley, a military officer and entrepreneur, about his journey of navigating both the military and the business world. Travis shares his background, including his military career, investment experiences, and transition to financial advising. He discusses the highs and lows of real estate investments ...
Navigating Real Estate and Mortgages with Ted Canto
In this episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, Marky sits down with Ted Canto, a seasoned entrepreneur, loan officer, and mortgage expert, to dive deep into financial literacy and real estate for military families. They discuss common pitfalls in buying homes, understanding credit scores, and the importance of being 'brilliant in the basics.' Ted also shares ...
Navy Vet Cracks the Code on Low-Maintenance Real Estate (While Others Struggle with Problem Tenants)
Navy veteran Trevor Mathena didn't just stumble into real estate success—he engineered it. In this episode, discover how Trevor built a profitable portfolio of single-family homes in Toledo, Ohio, while most investors are drowning in tenant headaches and maintenance nightmares.
You'll learn Trevor's ...
In this inspiring episode, join the Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) team as they welcome Betty Boyce, a dedicated community member turned team member and now VP of Operations at ADPI. Betty shares her incredible journey from joining the National Guard to becoming a real estate investor leveraging VA loans. Discover her strategic approach to midterm rentals, the nuances of VA loan entitlements, and the importance of educating ones...
Empowering Mindset Shifts with Austin Linney: From Addiction to Business Success
In this powerful episode of the ADPI Podcast, we welcome back mindset and business coach Austin Linney—a man whose transformational journey from addiction and homelessness to entrepreneurial success is as inspiring as it is instructive.
Austin shares raw, vulnerable moments from his past and how they shaped his mindset, confidence, and commitment to self...
🎙️ Building Confidence for Military Landlords: ADPI x TurboTenant Partnership
In this special edition of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, we’re joined by Harrison Stevens, VP of Marketing at TurboTenant, to explore how their powerful platform is making life easier for military landlords everywhere.
Military landlords often face the unique challenge of managing rental properties from afar. In this epis...
The Ultimate Guide to Asset Protection & Wealth Building with Adam Kintigh
Are you leaving your assets unprotected? In this powerhouse episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with Adam Kintigh from Nevada Corporate Headquarters to reveal the secrets to shielding your wealth and scaling your investments the right way.
Adam breaks down the biggest mistakes people make when setting up LLCs, the...
From Rugby Mentor to Real Estate Mogul: Murph McCarthy's Inspiring Journey
In this episode, the host sits down with Murph McCarthy, a former Marine Corps pilot, entrepreneur, and longtime mentor, to explore his remarkable journey from the rugby pitch to building a thriving real estate portfolio. Murph shares how casual conversations about property investment during their rugby days sparked the host’s passion for real estate, le...
💡 Want to build long-term wealth while keeping your time freedom? This episode of the ADPI Podcast is packed with expert insights on passive real estate investing, turnkey properties, and strategic wealth-building for military investors.
📢 Host Markian Sich sits down with Jared Smith and Chris Clothier from REI Nation to uncover:
✔ How real estate acts as a hedge against inflation 💰
✔ The power of turnkey properties & professio...
🎙 Welcome to the ADPI Podcast Relaunch – Live from St. Petersburg, FL! 🎙
We’re kicking off this exciting new chapter with an episode packed with insights for military real estate investors! Our special guests Nolan, Scott, and Tracy tackle one of the hottest topics in the ADPI community—the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and its role in real estate investing.
💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔ TSP vs. Real Estate – Which strategy bu...
Join us this week as we rewind to an insightful conversation where Kevin sits down with ADPI’s new Mortgage Branch Manager and Retired Army Veteran, Brad Osterman! Brad dives into his journey from real estate investing to a thriving lending career and shares expert tips on how to maximize the VA loan for servicemembers looking to build wealth through real estate. If you’re a military member aiming for investing success, this episod...
In this can’t-miss throwback episode, Kevin and special guest co-host Chris Lockwood sit down with Joe Riley of Patriot Family Homes, who reveals how he transformed a simple house hack into a booming nationwide short-term rental empire! From the pros and cons to the nitty-gritty details, we cover it all. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the short-term rental game or already have a few properties in your portfolio, this ep...
This week, we’re revisiting an incredible episode where Kevin chats with ADPI’s Military Multifamily Academy Hero and Marine veteran, Ryan Himmighoefer! Ryan shares his inspiring journey into real estate, starting with single-family homes and scaling up to mobile home parks. Tune in to hear how Ryan’s path to success is growing—and how you can follow in his footsteps! Don’t miss this powerful episode packed with actionable insights...
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