The Smart Real Estate Coach Podcast|Real Estate Investing Episode 513: Passive Income Strategies for High Earners with Tait Duryea
Jun 25, 2025
Tait Duryea, an airline pilot turned real estate investor and founder of Turbine Capital, shares his journey from cockpit to cash flow. He discusses innovative strategies for pilots and high earners to break free from financial constraints. Tait dives into his private equity firm’s unique approach, high-risk investment ventures, and the allure of luxury tiny homes. He emphasizes the importance of diversification and the lessons learned from recent market challenges, providing valuable insights for aspiring investors to thrive in today's economy.
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Joining Turbine Capital Investors
- Anyone interested can join Turbine Capital's investor club through their website.
- Their podcast offers free advanced financial strategies, especially for pilots and high-income professionals.
Tiny Home Startup Investment Story
- Turbine Capital invested in a luxury tiny home manufacturing startup with considerable water rights and land value.
- Even if the startup fails, the assets like water rights and factory provide significant fallback value.
Caution on Low Cap Rate Deals
- Avoid buying commercial real estate at very low cap rates without clear exit strategies.
- Expect challenges like higher interest rates, inflation, and oversupply affecting recent deals.
