Category: Podcast Episode
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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,…
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v1.5 – Inside the Analysis of a $20,000,000 Apartment Deal
In this practical walkthrough, Dustin and Adam pull back the curtain on their recent analysis and offer on a $20 million apartment deal in Las Vegas. Passive investors will learn how experienced operators evaluate multifamily opportunities, from initial spreadsheet analysis to final offer strategy. Dustin and Adam dive deep into their actual underwriting process, sharing…
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v1.4 – What is Freedom?
In this thought-provoking episode, Dustin and Adam explore the fundamental relationship between freedom and wealth building. They discuss how regulatory constraints can limit investment opportunities and wealth creation, using real-world examples from the cannabis and crypto industries. They also share insights on how wealth can be used to create optionality in all aspects of life,…
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v1.3 – 2025 Multifamily Forecast: Rates, Rents, and Returns
Dustin and Adam analyze a comprehensive market forecast from a $3 billion multifamily investment group, breaking down ten key predictions for 2025 and sharing their own takes along the way. The predictions cover crucial trends affecting passive real estate investors, including a return to positive rent growth in many markets, the evolving landscape of real…
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v1.2 – Finding Overlooked Real Estate Markets
In this tactical episode, Dustin and Adam dive deep into multifamily market selection strategies that all passive investors should know. Drawing from their experience investing across multiple states, they analyze why certain markets present better opportunities for yield and steady returns. The discussion includes the unique advantages of Las Vegas’s limited new construction pipeline, Reno’s…