

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 6, 2020 • 48min
ADPI_149: The Best Way To Start Your Real Estate Journey With Katherine Fettke
In this episode, Kevin Brenner interviews entrepreneur and radio star Kathy Fettke on her family's incredible journey through real estate. By learning how to house hack, Kathy was able to build the pillars of financial success for her and her family. "If You Don't Own Assets You're Going To Be In A Wider Gap Between The Wealthy And UnWealthy."-Kathy FettkeHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How To House Hack in an Expensive MarketHow To Get Started In Real Estate With a FamilyHow To Weather Hardships Through Real Estate InvestingHow To Invest In Volatile Markets Like CaliforniaImportant Market Predictions Post Covid-19... ???Honorable Mentions & Useful LinksThe Science Of Getting WealthyRetire Rich With RentalsConnect with KathyPodcastWebsiteAre 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 33777Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!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 have 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

Jun 29, 2020 • 1h 8min
ADPI_148: Chad Peyton's Military Real Estate Investing Success Story
In this episode, Chad Peyton returns to the show! Mike and Kevin interview Chad on his progress and how he hit his real estate target of 33 units, retired his wife, and built a retirement plan with Whole Life Insurance. "Don't Let Your Goal of Financial Independence Get In The Way of Living The Life You Want To Live."-Chad PeytonHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How To Scale From Single Family To MultifamilyHow To Hit Your Real Estate Goals In 3 YearsHow To Change Your MindsetHow To Leverage Whole Life Insurance To Build WealthHow To Recession Proof Your InvestmentsHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksThe Mystery of CapitalThe Freedom JournalConnect with ChadFacebookLinkedInAre 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 33777Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!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 have 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

Jun 22, 2020 • 1h 4min
ADPI_147: From E-6 to 7-Figure House Flipper With Curtis Bellenot
In this episode, Mike and Kevin chat with former Army E-6 helicopter mechanic turned high volume House Flipper Curtis Bellenot. Curtis goes into depth about how in just 18 months he was able to nearly double his Army salary through real estate! Listen and take notes as Curtis digs deep into how he decided that real estate was for him and how he mustered up the courage to take the dreaded, "leap of faith!" "If you're flipping houses...do what everyone else is doing, just do it a little bit better!"-Curtis BellenotHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:How to start your real estate side hustle while still serving in the military How to leverage your military values in the civilian worldAn excellent exit strategy for beginner real estate investorsHow to buy right and avoid common house flipper pitfallsUsing creative financing and hard money to take action and get startedHonorable Mentions & Useful Linkshttps://amzn.to/2YSyAAAhttps://amzn.to/2BopYK6Connect with CurtisInstagramLinkedInEmailAre 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 33777Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!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 have 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

Jun 15, 2020 • 29min
ADPI_146: Mastering Real Estate And The American Dream With Morkos Aziz
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Jun 8, 2020 • 57min
ADPI_145: Building A Strong Defense In Real Estate With JJ Childers
In this episode, Mike and Kevin chat with JJ Childers, investor and asset protection specialist. He discusses the importance of building a firm foundation on which to grow your investments on. It’s impossible to plan for everything in life. But it’s critical to protect yourself from Probate if you wish to pass on your legacy."Defense is critical! It’s not what you make, it’s what you keep..."-JJ ChildersHere are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:THE IMPORTANCE OF STRUCTURECREATING A STRONG DEFENSE IN REAL ESTATECOMMON MAJOR MISTAKES IN PLANNINGHOW TO AVOID PROBATEAN INVESTORS STEP BY STEP PATH TO PROTECTIONHonorable Mentions & Useful LinksFavorite BookConnect with JJWebsiteLinkedInAre 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 33777Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!Support the show

Jun 1, 2020 • 52min
ADPI_144: Raising Private Capital With Matt Faircloth
In this episode, Mike and Kevin speak with accomplished investor, author, and capital raising extraordinaire Matt Faircloth. We dig deep into personal stories about how Matt’s book has helped us and our business while Matt drops some really great tips on how to get started using other people’s money for your deals!“You better get excited about your deal...or find some reason to get excited and pound your chest about it!-Matt FairclothHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: WHY USING OTHER PEOPLE’S MONEY IS A WINNING STRATEGYTIPS ON RAISING PRIVATE CAPITAL FOR YOUR NEXT DEALPERSONAL SUCCESS STORIES FROM THE ADPI TEAMKEY ACTION STEPS YOU NEED TO MASTER TO RAISE CAPITALTHE POWER OF SUSTAINED ENERGIZED NETWORKINGSpecial References and Episode LinksFavorite BookMatt’s BookConnect With MattWebsiteLinkedInLove ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

May 25, 2020 • 35min
ADPI_143: Addressing Our Fears With Malorie Nicole
In this episode Kevin had the opportunity to interview super successful mindset and business coach Malorie Nicole from his time at Podfest Expo 2020! We chatted about the power of positive mental attitude (PMA) and the role of your brain’s “condition” in holding you back from your dreams. You won’t want to miss this amazing and uplifting episode. “We don’t question why we think the way we think. Why do we believe that this [real estate] isn’t going to work for us?”-Malorie NicoleHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: THE POWER OF POSITIVE MENTAL ATTITUDE (PMA)HOW A SHIFT IN MINDSET CAN LEAD TO A PROFITABLE FUTURETHE PITFALL OF “PRE-CONDITIONING” WHY WE DON’T QUESTION THE WAY WE THINKTHE POWER OF UNDERSTANDING “WHY”Connect with MalorieEmail: maloriecoaching@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malorie-nicole-5b132894/Website: https://malorie-nicole.comLove ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

May 11, 2020 • 1h 2min
ADPI_142: Warriors Heart With Josh Lannon and Tom Spooner
In this episode, Mike and Kevin speak with the founders of Warriors Heart - an outstanding organization that helps service members, veterans, and first responders overcome their struggles with addiction, chemical dependency, and PTSD. Tune in to learn how Warriors Heart is going above and beyond to help our brothers and sisters in need. “You can’t do a good deal with a bad partner.”-Josh LannonHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: UNDERSTANDING COMPATIBILITY AND FINDING A GOOD PARTNER CREATIVE WAYS OF USING REAL ESTATE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCETHE IMPORTANCE OF SOVEREIGNTY WHEN OPERATING A BUSINESSHOW TO ALIGN YOUR PASSION AND BUSINESS A GREAT PLACE TO RECOMMEND TROOPS RETURNING FROM OVERSEAS Special References and Episode LinksFavorite BookConnect With Tom and JoshWebsiteInstagramFacebookLinkedin Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review.Support the show

May 5, 2020 • 45min
ADPI_141: How To Manage Short Term Rentals With Greg Rollins
In this episode, we take you back to the 10X Growth Conference In February, where we discussed Short Term Rental Investing with USMC Greg Rollins. He gives us Insight on how to hack your house as a short term rental, and how he used that strategy to start a Short Term Rental management company. Special References and Episode LinksFavorite BookConnect With GregWebsiteInstagramFacebook Love ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]! PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show

May 4, 2020 • 46min
ADPI_140: How To Bulletproof Your Cashflow With Agostino Pintus
In this motivating episode, Mike and Kevin get deep with Agostino Pintus talking about his journey from being unemployed for 10 years to crushing in real estate investing by changing his mindset and his habits.“This false sense of “security” in life is ridiculous.”Agostino PintusHere’s a breakdown of what to expect in this episode: THE NUMBER 1 PROBLEM WITH RELYING ON “SECURITY”HOW TO EMBODY TRUE ENTREPRENEURSHIP 5 SPECIFIC HABITS THAT GENERATE SUCCESSHOW TO REPROGRAM YOUR MIND FROM EXCUSESPROTECTING YOUR CASH, YOUR INFLUENCE, AND YOUR CIRCLESpecial References and Episode LinksFavorite BookConnect With Agostino PintusPodcastWebsiteInstagramFacebookLove ADPI? Need a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your lending and financial needs! No Time...No Worries! Get the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777 Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeSchedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with MikeTo learn how to use your VA Loan to create wealth and invest in real estate while in the military take our VA Loan Mastery CourseTo find out how you can build $10,000 a month in Passive Income while investing in the military check out This VideoReady 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 and Operation A.T.O.M. [Action Takers Only Mastermind]!PLEASE Subscribe & Review The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews have helped you or your family pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do us a favor and head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Support the show