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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 PodcastADPI_230: How to Acquire 32+ Doors While Being Overseas With Chris Giorgi
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Army combat engineer and real estate investor, Chris Giorgi. Chris shows us how he managed to acquire 32+ units in a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_229: Seriously Long-Distance BRRRR With Wes Thompson
On this week’s episode, Kevin follows up with previous guest and ADPI Operation ATOM Member, Wes Thompson. Wes discusses how his BRRRR duplex purchase in…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_228: Member Spotlight With Hao Vu
On this week’s mini episode, Kevin chats with 8-year Navy Veteran and Operation ATOM member, Hao Vu. Hao discusses his most recent deal – a long distance…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_227: Long Distance Real Estate Investing While Active Duty With Doug Spence
In this week's episode, Kevin chats with Active Duty Navy Officer and real estate investor, Doug Spence. Doug dives into his investing beginnings and how…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_226: Financial Dominance With Frank Molinar
On this week’s episode, Kevin chats with author of “Financial Dominance: Military Veteran Edition” and veteran financial counselor, Frank Molinar – who…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_225: How to Master the Transition Process With Tommy Stoner
On this week's episode, Kevin chats with 29-year Army Veteran and CEO/Executive Director of the Special Operations Transition Foundation, Tommy Stoner. Tommy…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_224: Member Spotlight With Daine Burke
On this week’s spotlight episode, Kevin talks with AD AF Member and Operation ATOM Member, Daine Burke. Daine discusses how he found (and started!) Operation…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_223: Navigating Out-of-State Real Estate Investing with Trevor Methena
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews ADPI member and navy veteran, Trevor Methena – who discusses how to manage out-of-state real estate investing and how…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_222: Transitioning From Single Family Deals to Multifamily Deals With Ken Hynes
On this week’s episode, Kevin chats with ADPI’s Military Multifamily Academ members and 23-year retired Army veteran, Ken Hynes. Ken shares his full transition…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_221: TDY Hacking to Get Started in Short Term Rentals With Kaitlyn Dannhardt
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews military spouse and top AirBnB host, Kaitlyn Dannhardt. Kaitlyn talks about working together to build a team and…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_220: The Perfect BRRRR With Meagan Klein
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews ADPI Operation ATOM Member and 14 Year Navy Veteran Meagan Klein. Megan discusses how she came upon some amazing deals…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_219: From Ranger to Real Estate With Dan Austin
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with former Army Ranger, Dan Austin. Dan tells his story and deep dives into how he applied the Ranger Creed to do 5-7…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_218: BRRRRnB It With Anthane Richie
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Active Duty Navy CPO and active real estate investor, Athane Rithie. Anthane and Kevin talk about how Anthane got…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_217: How to Network with Aharon Goins
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with 16-year AF Active-Duty veteran, Aharon Goins. Aharon chats about the importance of networking and how he hosts the…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_216: Family First with Mike McCarthy
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with best-selling author, co-founder of GoBundance Mike McCarthy. Mike discusses how to maintain an exceptional balance…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_214: Member Spotlight with Mason Brown
In this week's episode, Kevin talks with Operation ATOM member and Navy Veteran, Mason Brown. Mason discusses his beginnings in real estate investing – which…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_213: Creative Real Estate Acquisition with Cindy Byler
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Cindy Byler – a military spouse who is not only able to find deals—but is really able to thrive in the space of real…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_212: Scaling Up in Commercial Real Estate with Mike Stohler
In this week's episode, Kevin interviews Mike Stohler. After serving in the navy as an Ops Specialist and then becoming a commercial airline pilot, Mike found…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_211: Member Spotlight with Wes Thompson
On this week’s episode, Kevin chats with Army retiree and ADPI Operation ATOM member, Wes Thompson. In this member spotlight, Wes covers what he’s been up to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_210: How to BRRRR Properties While Stationed Overseas w/ Samantha & Bobby Meyer
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with “dynamic duo” military couple Samantha & Bobby Meyer. Samantha & Bobby describe how they have combined their skills to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_209: From Naval Aviator to Real Estate Investor With John Rubino
On this week’s episode, Kevin features Retired Naval Aviator turned real estate investor, John Rubino. John tells his incredible story of his real estate…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_208: How to House Hack With a Large Family With Amanda and Solomon Nair
On this week's episode, Kevin interviews military family Amanda & Soloman Nair. Solomon and Amanda talk about how they started their real estate investing…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_207: Massive Passive Income With Land With Brent Bowers
On this week's episode, Kevin speaks with veteran Army officer, Brent Bowers. Brent discusses how he transitioned from the military to real estate estate -…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_206: 3 Ways To Win In The STR Game With Joe Riley
In this episode, Joe Riley of Patriot Family Homes joins Kevin and special guest Co-Host Chris Lockwood to break down how he turned a simple house hack into a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_205: Tax Lien Investing With Ashleigh Evans
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Naval Surface Warfare Officer Veteran Ashleigh Evans about how she began in tax lien real estate investing and how it…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_204: Investing in Any Market With Joe Evangelisti
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with Navy Seabee veteran and entrepreneurial powerhouse Joe Evangelisti. Joe discusses his real estate journey from a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_203: Less Than 10 Years to Financial Freedom With Dion McNeeley
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Dion McNeeley, Desert Storm Marine Veteran and financial independence extraordinaire. Dion discusses how to achieve…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_202: Never Too Young to Invest With Marc Stallings
On this week’s episode, Kevin talks with active duty Navy member and ADPI member, Marc Stallings Marc explains how he started investing as an E-5 at 22 years…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_201: Mastermind Your Way to Success With Chris Lockwood
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews 22-year Army veteran, ADPI Outreach team member, and kick-ass real estate investor, Chris Lockwood. Chris chats about…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_200: The Power of Partnerships With Marcus Phillips and Jonathan Richards
On this week’s incredible episode, Mike & Kevin talk with Army Officers Marcus Phillips and Jonathan Richards – an unstoppable Investing duo who are stationed…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_199: Multifamily Mania With Vadim "The Dream" Rey
On this week’s mind-blowing episode, Mike & Kevin chat with Naval officer and ADPI Military Multifamily Member, Vadim “The Dream”. Vadim has absolutely crushed…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_198: How to Become a Millionaire Wholesaler With Tyler Austin
On this week’s fabulous episode, Mike and Kevin interview military veteran & ADPI Member Tyler Austin. Tyler talks about how to absolutely CRUSH it in…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_197: State of ADPI With CEO Markian Sich
On this week’s awesome episode, Mike & Kevin talk with fearless leader and CEO of ADPI, Markian Sich. Markian discuss his transition from AD military to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_196: Member Spotlight with Roy Cañez
On this week’s information-packed episode, Kevin interviews AF MSGT and ADPI member Roy Canez. Roy discusses how he and his wife began investing in real estate…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_194: Member Spotlight With Grant Killian
On this week's episode, Kevin focuses on ADPI member and Active Duty Airman, Grant Killian. Grant discusses his real estate beginnings and how he became a…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_193: How To Start Investing Early In Your Career w/ Hersh Rai & Nicholas Vu
In this week’s fantastic episode, Mike chats with Naval Academy Graduates & Officers Hersh Rai & Nicholas Vu. Hersh & Nicholas talk about juggling active duty…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_192: Financial Independence In 3 Years with Shelby Osborne
On this week’s spectacular episode, Mike & Kevin chat with army veteran, realtor, and ADPI ICC member Shelby Osborne. Shelby discusses her transition from…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_191: Making Connections With Jill and Ty Campbell
On this week’s awesome episode, Mike & Kevin talk with ADPI’s VP of Member Experience, Jill Campbell and her AD Marine Officer husband, Ty. Jill & Ty discuss…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_190: Digging into Apartment Syndications With Clif Luber
On this week’s episode, Mike & Kevin interview Naval officer and ADPI student, Clif Luber. Clif discusses his journey from house-hacking a partnered house, to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_189: Why You Should Invest in Industrial Real Estate With Darren Smith
In this week’s episode, Mike & Kevin talk with 6-year army veteran industrial real estate investor, Darren Smith. Darren explains how he transitioned from…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_188: Member Spotlight with Ron Baladad
In this week’s packed mini-episode, Kevin interviews Active Duty Passive Income member and veteran, Ron Baladad. Ron discusses his successes, steps he’s taken…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_187: Family & Real Estate With Beth Brenner and Cheyenne Foster
On this week's transformational episode, Mike & Kevin take a completely different take on the podcast and interview their other halves, Beth & Cheyenne. During…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_186: Raising Capital for Real Estate With Hunter Thompson
On this fantastic episode, Mike & Kevin interview author of “Raising Capital for Real Estate” and founder/CEO of ASYM Capital, Hunter Thompson. Hunter focuses…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_185: Investing in Yourself With Joey Biccum
On this week’s fantastic episode, Mike & Kevin interview AD Navy Member and ADPI Community Member, Joey Biccum--who is killing it in the multifamily investing…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_184: Big Risks Mean Big Rewards With Tyler Merritt
In this week’s captivating episode, Mike, Kevin, & Eric talk with Army veteran, business owner & investor Tyler Merritt. Tyler breaks down how he leveraged his…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_183: How to Choose a Great Property Manager With Jeff Copeland
In this week’s sensational episode, Mike & Kevin interview Coast Guard Retiree and licensed property manager, Jeff Copeland. Jeff explains the importance of…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_182: Finding Your Inner Salesperson With Ryan Serhant
In this week’s phenomenal episode, Mike, Kevin, & Eric interview real estate legend and successful entrepreneur, Ryan Serhant. From failed theater star to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_181: Investing in Foreclosures With Johnny Lynum
On this week’s epic episode, Mike & Kevin chat with 15-year Active Duty Air Force officer Johnny Lynum-- who just happens to also be crushing foreclosure…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_180: VA Loan House Hacking With Andre Acosta
In this week’s motivational episode, Mike & Kevin interview Air National Guard member and military real estate investor, Andre Acosta. After starting investing…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_179: Providing Service & Value in Real Estate With Chris Clothier
In this week’s fabulous episode, Mike & Kevin interview property manager and entrepreneur Chris Clothier. Chris tells us how he got started in real estate and…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_178: Career Transition Crash Course With Bill Kieffer
In this week's outstanding episode, Mike & Kevin talk with Army Veteran and career coach Bill Kieffer. Bill explains how he helps veterans with their…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_177: Buying A Home For $90 With Martin Tyler
In this week's awesome episode, Mike and Kevin sit down with Air Force Veteran and Air Guard member Martin Tyler. Martin shows us how to leverage tax liens and…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_176: Exit & Engage With Jason Nazarenko
In this outstanding episode, Mike & Kevin interview 23-year Army Veteran Jason Nazarenko. Follow his adventure from purchasing apartments--to churches--to…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_175: Mastering Short Term Rentals with Alvin Cavalier
In this week's incredible episode, Mike & Kevin get to chat with Alvin Cavalier – an active duty member and short-term rental investment expert. Alvin deep…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_174: Building Your Success Circle With Wesley Yates
In this episode, Mike & Kevin meet with special guest Wesley Yates—a USMC veteran and avid real estate investor. Listen up to learn how Wesley went from…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_173: How To Underwrite Deals With Chris Levarek
In this week's episode, Mike & Kevin talk with Air force Veteran and co-founder of Valkere Investment Group, Christopher Levarek. Christopher explains the…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_172: Crushing Your Goals With Jonathan New
In this week's episode, Mike & Kevin interview Naval Surface Warfare Officer and military real estate investor Jonathan New. From “accidental landlord” to 174…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_171: Fixing Your Focus on Real Estate With Nick Love
In this week's episode, Mike & Kevin switch gears to talk with Nick Love, a U.S. Military dependent. Nick talks explains how growing up a military dependent…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_170: Finding Your Passion With Jon Cruz
In this week’s episode, Mike & Kevin interview Military entrepreneur Jon Cruz. Jon talks about his real estate beginnings and his search for passive income. He…
The Active Duty Passive Income PodcastADPI_169: Getting Plugged In With Chalin Fairly
In this week’s episode Mike & Kevin talk with student NFO and ADPI Community member Chalin Fairly. Chalin explains how he was able to solve a rental demand…