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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…
Episodes
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe Duplex That Almost Foreclosed Made Him Six Figures: Yue Pheng & Andrea Chica | Ep 414
He hit his 12-year mark, opened his TSP, and thought: this isn't it. She spent two years reading an ADPI Facebook group without posting once. In this episode…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastReal Estate Pays You 6 Ways. Most People Count 1 | Ep 413
When people compare real estate to the stock market, they're only telling one-sixth of the story. Appreciation is just one profit center. There are five more…
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How to Raise Private Capital With No Track Record | Ep 412
Most people think raising capital is one coffee, one phone call, one "no" at a time. That's the hard way. And it's why most new syndicators burn out before…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | From Broke Military Spouse to Airbnb Empire: $20K Saved With PCS Hack | Ep 411
Greatest Hits — originally aired October 2025. One of the most creative house-hacking stories we've run. Kaitlyn started with $1,500 and a VA loan, then turned…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | What Not to Do With Your LLC, with Adam Kintigh | Ep 410
Greatest Hits — originally aired April 2025. The entity-structure episode people keep asking us to re-post. If you own rentals in an LLC, or are about to, this…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | From Naval Academy to Million-Dollar Multifamily Before 25 | Ep 409
Greatest Hits — originally aired October 2025. Back in the feed this week: a Naval Academy grad who built a million-dollar multifamily portfolio before turning…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | From Addict to Millionaire: Austin Linney's Rawest Interview | Ep 408
Greatest Hits — originally aired May 2025. This one goes somewhere most business podcasts won't. Bringing it back while we're between new episodes. Empowering…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | Betty Boyce: The Military Mom Generating $8K a Month | Ep 407
Greatest Hits — originally aired May 2025. Revisiting one of the most-shared episodes we put out last year. In this inspiring episode, join the Active Duty…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | From Checklists to Cash Flow: A Marine's Real Estate Journey | Ep 406
Greatest Hits, originally aired March 2025. While we're between new episodes, here's one worth a second listen. From Rugby Mentor to Real Estate Mogul: Murph…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastGreatest Hits | The VA Loan Is a CHEAT CODE - And Most Vets Are Wasting It | Ep 405
Greatest Hits, originally aired August 2025. ADPI Nation, we're taking a short break from new episodes, so we're re-running the ones that landed hardest…
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He Liquidated His TSP to Buy Real Estate (Here's Why) | Ep 404
He walked away from a TSP full of 10–12% returns, paid the taxes and the 10% penalty, and never looked back. Why? Three words: "I want my money now." In this…
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Stop Over-Saving: Why Playing It Safe Is Costing Your Legacy | Ep 403
You keep telling yourself the market's wrong. The timing's off. The economy. Interest rates. The truth is quieter than that, and it's staring back at you in…
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How to Know When to Walk Away From a Real Estate Deal | Ep 402
Most people think entrepreneurship builds character. Build long enough and you learn the harder truth: it doesn't build character, it exposes it. In this…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastI Moved From Ukraine at 15. America Taught Me This About Wealth | Ep 401
I moved from Ukraine to America at 15 years old, and one thing immediately stood out: Americans were playing a completely different game when it came to…
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The Real Military Edge in Commercial Real Estate | Ep 400
In this episode, Markian breaks down the real unfair advantage military members can bring into commercial real estate. It is not ego, superiority, or a belief…
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How Military Families Use Real Estate to Lower Taxes | Ep 399
Most investors focus on cash flow. The smartest investors focus on taxes too. In this episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, Markian Sich breaks…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastPassive Income Is A Lie
Markian records this episode live from a hotel room in Indianapolis — mid property tour, mid investor meetings — and delivers one of the most honest takes on…
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Why I Switched From Single-Family Rentals to Multifamily
Most people start with single-family rentals. I did too. My first deal made about $200/month. Then I bought a 56-unit apartment complex with my parents as…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastI Stopped Eating Breakfast and Made More Money
This wasn't the episode I planned to record. But it needed to be said. Your health is not separate from your wealth. It is the infrastructure your wealth runs…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe Military Trained You to Play It Safe. Here's Why That's Killing Your Future.
The military made you disciplined, structured, and mission-driven. But somewhere along the way, it may have also quietly killed the one thing that made you…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastYour Low Interest Rate Is Costing You More Than You Think | Ep 394
Most military investors are holding onto properties right now thinking a low rate means they're winning. They're not. A 2.7% rate attached to a bad strategy is…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastHard Work Gets You Paid. It Doesn't Get You Free | Ep 393
Hard work gets you paid. It doesn't get you free. Those are two completely different destinations — and most military families spend 20 years chasing the first…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastVA loan is either your wealth tool or it's your biggest miss | Ep 392
You’re Not Behind… You’re Just Using the VA Loan Wrong Most military members don’t have an income problem. They have a strategy problem. In this solo episode…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastYou don't need more information. You need a plan.
Show Summary: In this solo episode, Markian cuts straight to the point: if you're still consuming content but haven't taken action on your first (or next) real…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastHow I Bought a 56-Unit Apartment Complex as an Active Duty Marine (Now Pays Me $3,500/Month)
In this episode, Markian shares the story of his first commercial deal. It’s a 56-unit apartment complex outside Indianapolis. It still pays him $3,500 a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastHe Walked Away at 12 Years… Because the “Safe Path” Was a Trap
He Walked Away After 12 Years… Here’s Why It Paid Off Mike Goering on Sunk Cost, Multifamily, and Community-First Investing | ADPI Podcast In this episode of…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Military Service to Financial Freedom: Seneca Peña-Collazo on Real Estate, Reputation, and Building the Right Team
From Military Service to Financial Freedom: Seneca Peña-Collazo on Real Estate, Reputation, and Building the Right Team In this episode of the ADPI Podcast…
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From Trailer Park Rock Bottom to $60M in Mobile Home Parks (Marine Veteran Story)
In this powerful episode of the ADPI Podcast, Markian Sich sits down with Marine Corps veteran, ADPI Hero, and mobile home park investor Joe Jackson for one of…
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Why Veterans Are Made for Real Estate (And No One Tells Them)
Guests: Trey Stone & Ian Stapleton Hosts: Markian Sich & Eric Upchurch Real estate investor Trey Stone and digital entrepreneur Ian Stapleton reveal how they…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom $1K to Financial Freedom: How I Went From Paycheck-to-Paycheck Overseas to Set for Life with Darren Thedieck | Ep 385
Starting With $1K: Military Discipline, Investing Smarts & Defining a Rich Life with Darren Ick In this episode of the ADPI Podcast, host Markian Sich sits…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastI Lost $50K on My First Flip… Now ADUs Are My Freedom Plan With Mark Brookman | Ep 384
From Marine Raider to ADU Builder: Finding Freedom, Purpose, and a New Mission with Mark Brookman In this powerful episode, Markian sits down with Marine Corps…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe Army’s ‘Perfect Soldier’ Walked Away — and Built His Own Empire with Cheyenne Wachtendorf | Ep 383
Markian sits down with Cheyenne Wachtendorf, a new ADPI member whose path runs from military service to creative deals—live-in flips, seller finance—and a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Zero to Fourplex—How I Bought My First Property Sight Unseen With Landon Fillmore | Ep 382
From ROTC to Real Estate: Landon Fillmore's Journey of Investments and Identity In this episode, host Mark chats with Landon Fillmore, a member of the military…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastBitcoin Is Not a Scam – But Your Bank Might Be with Tim & Seneca | Ep 381
Blockchain and Real Estate: A Deep Dive with ADPI Experts In this engaging episode of the ADPI podcast, host Tim Kelly chats with Seneca Peña Colazo about the…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastSubject-To is LEGAL?! The Strategy Agents Don't Want You to Know with Adam Catledge | Ep 380
Uncovering Creative Financing: A Deep Dive with Adam Catledge In this episode, we welcome Adam Catledge, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Naval Academy to Million-Dollar Multifamily—Before 25 with Rob Pekarek | Ep 379
In this high-energy episode, Markian interviews Rob Pekarek, a Naval Academy graduate and active-duty Air Force officer, who shares his inspiring journey in…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Broke Military Spouse to Airbnb Empire: $20K Saved With PCS Hack - Kaitlyn Dannhardt | Ep 378
In this episode of the ADPI Podcast, host Markian Sich sits down with powerhouse military spouse, real estate investor, and soon-to-be author Kaitlyn…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe #1 Mistake That Could Get You Sued in Real Estate Syndication with Mauricio Rauld | Ep 377
In this episode, Markian dives deep into the world of real estate syndication with legal expert Mauricio Rauld. The conversation starts with an informal…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe 2% Comeback: The Backyard Loophole Investors Miss With Thach Nguyen | Ep 376
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)…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe VA Loan Is a CHEAT CODE—And Most Vets Are Wasting It with Michael Mnatsakanian | Ep 374
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThe Real Reason You’re Not Closing Deals with John Rubino | Ep 373
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Rat-Infested Wreck to $500K Profit: Her Wildest Flip Yet with Erica Lehmkuhl | Ep 372
Navigating Real Estate and Life Challenges with Erica Lehmkuhl In this episode, Markian welcomes Erica Lehmkuhl, a retired Army First Sergeant and successful…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastWhy Most Capital Raisers Fail and How to Never Be One of Them with Markian Sich | Ep 371
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastLost $300K, then Built a Million-Dollar Business While Still Active Duty with Travis Salley | Ep 370
From Military Service to Financial Mastery: Travis’s Journey of Entrepreneurship In this episode, host Markian Sich interviews Travis Salley, a military…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Homeless to Homeowner: Ted Canto Shares a Powerful Story of Resilience and Real Estate | Ep 369
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Rental Scam to Real Estate Goldmine: How Trevor Turned a Fraud Call into a Fortune | Ep 368
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastBetty Boyce: The Military Mom Who Is Generating $8K/Month In Passive Income With 3 Rentals | Ep 367
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Addict to Millionaire: Austin Linney’s Rawest Interview Yet On How To Break Free From The Prison In Your Head | Ep 366
Empowering Mindset Shifts with Austin Linney: From Addiction to Business Success In this powerful episode of the ADPI Podcast, we welcome back mindset and…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastThis Software Might Be Better Than Your Property Manager.. with Harrison Stevens | Ep 365
🎙️ Building Confidence for Military Landlords: ADPI x TurboTenant Partnership In this special edition of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, we’re joined…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastWhat Not to do With Your LLC with Adam Kintigh | Ep 364
The Ultimate Guide to Asset Protection & Wealth Building with Adam Kintigh Are you leaving your assets unprotected? In this powerhouse episode of the Active…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastFrom Checklists to Cash Flow: A Marine's Real Estate Journey with Murph McCarthy | Ep 363
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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastReal Estate: The Military’s Best Kept Secret to Wealth with REI Nation | Ep 362
💡 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…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastWhy I Liquidated My TSP for Real Estate |Community Chat |Ep 361
🎙 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…
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Greatest Hits | Myth Busting VA Loans With Brad Osterman | Ep 360
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…
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Greatest Hits | 3 Ways To Win In The STR Game With Joe Riley | Ep 359
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…
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Greatest Hits | Marines & Mobile Home Parks With Ryan Himmighoefer | Ep 358
This week, we’re revisiting an incredible episode where Kevin chats with ADPI’s Military Multifamily Academy Hero and Marine veteran, Ryan Himmighoefer! Ryan…
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Greatest Hits | How to Position Your VA Offer to Win Deals With Ted Canto | Ep 357
We're bringing back a must-hear episode as Kevin chats with ADPI lending team's top branch manager, Ted Canto! If you're buying with a VA loan, this episode is…
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Greatest Hits | Multifamily Matters with Bo Goebel | Ep 356
Join us for a thrilling throwback as Kevin chats with Army veteran, avid investor, and Military Multifamily Academy member, Bo Goebel! Bo reveals his…
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Greatest Hits | How to Acquire 32+ Doors While Being Overseas With Chris Giorgi | Ep 355
Dive into a jaw-dropping episode as Kevin interviews Army combat engineer and real estate ace, Chris Giorgi! Chris unveils his strategy for acquiring over 32…
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Greatest Hits | Seriously Long Distance BRRRR With Wes Thompson | Ep 354
Catch this unforgettable episode as Kevin follows up with past guest and ADPI Operation ATOM Member, Wes Thompson! Wes shares the exciting progress of his…