Category: Podcast Episode
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v1.15 – Drilling Into Oil & Gas Investment Opportunities
Dustin and Adam explore oil and gas investments as a strategic alternative to traditional real estate for passive investors. They break down how these investments offer significant tax advantages – including possible 80%+ first-year deductions against active (W-2) income – while generating meaningful cash flow with targeted capital returns within 24-36 months. The conversation covers…
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v1.14 – Is IRR IRRelevant?
Dustin and Adam tackle the misuse of the Internal Rate of Return (IRR) in investment decision-making, explaining why relying solely on IRR can lead passive investors astray, especially when comparing different types of real estate investments. The discussion breaks down how IRR calculations can be easily manipulated through uncontrollable assumptions, why timing of cash flows…
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v1.13 – Vision-Aligned Investing (ft. Robby Butler)
Join Adam and Dustin in an insightful conversation with Robby Butler, Managing Director of Y Street Capital, where they explore Robby’s transition from philanthropic fundraising to real estate development and syndication. Robby shares valuable wisdom about investor alignment, long-term vision setting, and what sophisticated family offices look for when vetting syndicators. He offers practical insights…
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v1.12 – Legally Paying No Taxes By Following the Government’s Playbook
Dustin and Adam challenge the widely accepted notion that “making more money means paying more taxes,” revealing how successful investors strategically follow the tax code as a playbook rather than viewing it as an unavoidable burden. The hosts share practical strategies such as real estate professional status, oil and gas investments, and equipment depreciation, and…
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v1.11 – Weathering Stock Market Storms With Real Estate
Dustin and Adam tackle recent stock market volatility and why real estate provides superior shelter during financial storms. Government spending cuts may create short-term market turbulence, but rental income historically remains stable through economic uncertainty. And while stock portfolios can lose significant value overnight, income-producing properties continue generating predictable cash flow – historical data shows…
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v1.10 – The Retirement Crisis: Cash Flow vs. Equity Drawdown
In this eye-opening episode, Dustin and Adam tackle the fundamental flaws in traditional retirement planning that leave even wealthy retirees fearing they’ll outlive their savings. They analyze recent research showing that half of retirees worry about outliving their nest eggs, and explain why the conventional “save-and-drawdown” model creates psychological stress regardless of portfolio size. They…
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v1.9 – No More Income Tax?
This week, Dustin and Adam explore the potential implications of President Trump’s proposal to eliminate the federal income tax in favor of tariffs. Beyond the political conversation, the discussion includes how such a fundamental tax code change might impact real estate investors and passive income strategies. Would the elimination of income tax diminish real estate’s…
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v1.8 – Strategic Education & Networking for Accelerated Wealth Building
In this value-packed episode, Dustin and Adam dive into a topic crucial for passive real estate investors: strategic education and building the right network. They explore the balance between continuous learning and taking action, sharing personal insights on avoiding “analysis paralysis” through education. They also discuss how joining investment groups and masterminds has transformed their…
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v1.7 – Pivot or Stay the Course? Protecting Capital in Changing Markets
In this practical episode, Dustin and Adam explore the dichotomy of knowing when to pivot or stay the course with your investments, along with the critical importance of having multiple exit strategies in any investment – and when staying the course might be the better option. Through personal experiences in both tech stocks and real…
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v1.6 – From Engineer to Real Estate Developer: A Freedom Journey (ft. Aram Sarkissian)
Join Dustin and Adam as they sit down with Aram Sarkissian, a former electrical engineer turned real estate developer, who shares invaluable insights on navigating the alternative investment environment. Aram reveals how his engineering background and business acumen helped him identify and capitalize on real estate opportunities, from Louisiana townhomes to modular construction in Austin,…