

The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Markian Sich
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!
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Jul 4, 2022 • 59min
ADPI_252: Discussing Military Multifamily Academy with Timothy A. Krambs
In this week’s episode, Kevin chats with Timothy A. Krambs, a veteran with over 24 years of combined military service. Timothy discusses the Military Multifamily Academy, Scalability, having a team effort, and more! Tune in to find out more!"Don't take it as a competition thing, it's a teamwork thing. Grow together and have the right mindset."-Timothy A. KrambsHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:The team effort is what brings it; it's not about youHaving good rapport can work magicBe empathetic as a real estate investorSingle-family is easier to conceptualize how the deal goes downMilitary Multifamily Academy; preferred access to ADPI capitalHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksRocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from your BusinessConnect with Timothy A. Krambs:LinkedInEmail: timothy.krambs@talentcapitalenterprises.comPhone: (707) 803-3816Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web! Support the show

Jun 27, 2022 • 45min
ADPI_251: Inspiring Leadership through Self-Actualization with Jordan Isham
In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Jordan Isham, co-founder of My Tennessee Home Solution, a United States Military Academy West Point graduate, and currently serving as an Infantry Officer in the Army. Jordan talks about his current transition out of the military, systems & leadership, building a team and culture, and more! "I think when you're working with people in life whether real estate or elsewhere, prioritize who you're around and who you're working with because they're going to influence you, shape you, and help you grow more than anyone else."-Jordan IshamHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Jordan’s current transition out of the military: what his service has meant for him personally and professionally, and how he is moving forward with a purposeSystems and leadership needed to run a small (and largely all virtual) businessHow to syndicate a multi-million dollar property and build the team necessary for commercial investingBuilding your team and culture: a matter of who, not howLife is 80% mindset and 20% mechanicsHonorable Mentions & Useful Links:Building an Elite OrganizationTraction: Get a Grip on Your BusinessConnect with Jordan Isham:LinkedInWebsiteYoutubeEmail: jordan.isham@outlook.comPhone: (802) 238 3007Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Support the show

Jun 20, 2022 • 42min
ADPI_250: From Overseas Contractor to Real Estate Investor with Keishia Kennedy
In this week’s episode, Kevin talks with Keishia Kennedy, an army veteran with six years of service in the Army National Guard. Keishia talks about her journey from being an Overseas Contractor to Real Estate Investor, Apartment Syndication, scalability, and more! Tune in on this week’s episode to find out more!"The first and foremost is education; know what you're getting into instead of being self-taught. Education will help you reach success and scale successfully. Another is to be patient. A lot of people get into Real Estate and want to fast-track, but it takes time to build up your relationships. Be patient and just start!"-Keishia KennedyHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Keishia's decision to get into something biggerHow Limited Partners get compensatedChange from a fixed mindset to a growth mindsetMassive action equals massive resultsHow Keishia found her role in the GP teamHonorable Mentions & Useful Links:Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating TeamworkActiveCampaignConnect with Keishia Kennedy:InstagramFacebookLinkedInWebsiteEmail: keishia@kennedyremedyinvestments.comPhone: +1 804 442 7588Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Support the show

Jun 6, 2022 • 50min
ADPI_248: Hard Lessons in Real Estate With Pablo Espin
In this week’s episode, Kevin chats with Pablo Espin, an accomplished Army & Air Force Veteran. Pablo discusses the lessons that he learned in real estate, how he used real estate to support his family, and more. Interested in learning more about his story? Tune in to this episode!"You want to have that courage to take that leap of faith. Doing network, especially in the real estate and the military community, is like one big family and I think for the most part we try to help one another out."-Pablo EspinHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How Pablo used real estate to support his familyPablo's parents' decision to take the leap of faithAre we in another real estate bubble?The importance of making sure your house is zoned properlyScreening tenants is importantHonorable Mentions & Useful Links:99 HomesPropstreamADPIConnect with Pablo Espin:InstagramLinkedInFacebookEmail: pablojespin@gmail.comPhone: +1 631-487-0053Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now!Support the show

May 30, 2022 • 45min
ADPI_247: Financial Services & Diversification With Trevor Maxwell
In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews retired Navy EOD Senior and a member of US VetWealth, Trevor Maxwell. Trevor talks about how he got into Financial Services and the importance of a diversified portfolio in Real Estate."When your resources are limited you have to be as efficient as possible. It’s easy for people with a ton of resources to go out and do whatever - but when you’re getting started off, that’s really a good lesson in frugality and learning how to do more with less."-Trevor MaxwellHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How Trevor got into Financial ServicesThinking emotionally can create bad decisionsDon't be afraid to walk awayThe significance of having a diversified portfolioThe first step in changing one's financial situationHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksWealth Beyond Wall StreetHBR (Harvard Business Review) Guide to Getting The Right Work DoneConnect with Trevor MaxwellLinkedInWebsiteEmail: trevor@usvetwealth.comPhone: +1 757-493-1131Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Support the show

May 16, 2022 • 1h 8min
ADPI_245: Marines & Mobile Homes With Ryan Himmighoefer
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with ADPI’s Military Multifamily Academy Hero and Veteran Marine tank officer, Ryan Himmighoefer. Ryan chats about his journey into real estate—from single family properties to mobile home parks – and the success that’s building because of it."I’m wishing I had partnered up sooner. Team is everything. Actually finding people with similar goals, upstanding moral character, and that I want to work with and working with them – it has made life so much easier."-Ryan HimmighoeferHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Beginning Real Estate While Active Duty How a Property Manager Can Make Your Life Easier Getting Over the First-Timer Investor Jitters Why You Need to Find Your “Superpower”There’s No “I” in “Team”Honorable Mentions & Useful LinksRich Dad Poor DadThe Speed of TrustConnect with RyanLinkedInFacebookADPI Facebook GroupTelegramReady to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Support the show

May 9, 2022 • 1h 10min
ADPI_244: Whole Life Insurance Tactical and Practical With Derek Murrell
On this week’s episode, Kevin chats with Marine veteran and ADPI’s Whole Life Insurance expert, Derek Murrell. Derek goes into depth about how real estate investors can use whole life insurance to purchase more real estate and level up their investing success! If you're looking for more creative ways to invest, you don't want to miss this episode!-With whole life, you can amass hundreds of thousands of dollars. It can grow tax-free the way we access it - but then you can use it tomorrow. There’s no penalty. We just use it via loans – it’s part of the strategy,-Derek MurrellHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Derek’s REI BeginningsThe Benefits of Whole LifeWhy the RIGHT Policy is Important – Not Just Any PolicyWhole Life vs Term Life PoliciesTips to Grow Your Real Estate PortfolioHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksCash Flow Accelerator Connect with DerekWebsiteFacebookReady to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web! Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple PodcastsThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.Support the show

May 2, 2022 • 60min
ADPI_243: Crowdfunding 101 and a Super Special Announcement!
On this week’s epic episode, Kevin interviews ADPI co-founder and Military Multifamily Academy instructor, Adam Labarr. Adam uses his expertise to explain the premise behind crowdfunding—and why you need to participate in it. There’s also a HUGE announcement in this episode, so DON’T MISS IT!"Get yourself educated – we push that because education is the key to unlocking that. So, get yourself educated, learn more about us, learn more about anybody you’re going to be investing with – it all comes down to education and then action."-Adam LaBarrHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:What is a Syndication?Pros & Cons of Becoming a Limited PartnerSEC Requirements Differences between 506(b) and 506(c)The Big Annoucement!ResourcesWebsiteReady to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web! Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple PodcastsThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.Support the show

Apr 25, 2022 • 49min
ADPI_242: How to Position Your VA Offer to Win Deals With Ted Canto
On this week’s episode, Kevin chats with one of ADPI lending team’s amazing branch managers, Ted Canto. If you’re buying with a VA loan, you NEED to listen to this episode, as Ted drops some serious knowledge-bombs about how to position your offer to the sellers to give you the advantage. Don’t miss this!"Build your team. Know that you have experts who know what they’re talking about—that are accessible and don’t clock out at 4:00 in the afternoon is extremely important. Transactions happen in the evenings or on the weekends – know that your people are accessible during those times."-Ted CantoHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:De-mystifying the VA Home LoanHow to compete in this marketWhy you NEED a real estate agent and lender who know the VA processThe importance of Debt-to-income ratioLet’s talk interest rates!Honorable Mentions & Useful LinksRelentlessConnect with TedADPI FB GroupEmailPhone: (480) 650-8602 Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web! Support the show

Apr 18, 2022 • 1h 12min
ADPI_241: Crossing The Officer-Enlisted Divide With Tyler Weese and John Stanczak
On this week’s episode, you get not one, but TWO amazing guests! Kevin interviews joint-service members and members of ADPI Tyler Weese and John Stanczak. John and Tyler are active investors and partners who discuss the power of mentorship and partnerships—and what those can mean to you."Everybody wants to succeed, whether you have bars on or stripes on. Everybody wants to invest and it's important to find common ground no matter what your rank is."-Tyler WeeseHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:Tyler & John's investing beginningsLearn how to build your teamKeeping your mindset strongWhy networking is imperative to your successLearn the power of mentorship and the mentor-mentee relationshipHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksThink & Grow Rich Financial Freedom with Real Estate InvestingConnect with Tyler & JohnTyler's EmailJohn's EmailWebsiteReady to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners! Helpful ResourcesConnect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeReady to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web! Support the show