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340. From Chickens to Cashflow: Inside a $3.5M Lending Portfolio and 100+ Door Empire
In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with entrepreneur and investor John Paul Houston to unpack his journey from running a backyard chicken operation to building a $3.5M private lending portfolio and a 100+ door real estate empire — all while dramatically reducing his tax bill by qualifying as a Real Estate Professional. Tune in to learn: - How John went from semi-retirement to scaling multiple income-producing businesses - Why he shifted from passive lending to active investing for greater returns and tax benefits - The REP strategies and depreciation plays…
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