The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast

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 Osterman! Brad dives into his journey from real estate investing to a thriving lending career and shares expert tips on how to maximize the VA loan for servicemembers looking to build wealth through real estate. If you’re a military member aiming for investing success, this episode is a must-listen! Don't miss out—get the inside scoop now!

"I just advise people to make sure you’re making smart decisions when it comes to what your plans are – and consult with a professional lender. The ADPI lenders – we understand residency – we understand across all lending platforms – and we will advise you under the proper legal, moral, and ethical way to get you where you want to be and to get you the right product."

-Brad Osterman

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Brad’s Real Estate Beginnings
• Short Term Rental Financing
• Why Use Your VA Loan?
• Understanding VA Loan Eligibility
• The Importance of Having Knowledgeable Lending Experts

Connect with Brad

• Website

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

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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 transformed a simple house hack into a booming nationwide short-term rental empire! From the pros and cons to the nitty-gritty details, we cover it all. Whether you’re just dipping your toes into the short-term rental game or already have a few properties in your portfolio, this episode is packed with insights that will take your STR business to the next level! Don’t miss out—tune in now!

"Don't undervalue your asset...that's the biggest mistake I see over and over again. If you consistently chase 100% occupancy, you're going to end up selling yourself short."

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Figure out how to turn everyday things into cash-flowing assets
• If you have an STR, don't sell yourself short to achieve 100% occupancy
• Use software like PriceLabs to help adjust and track your pricing models
• Buy, Manage, and Arbitrage - the 3 ways to get started in STRs 
• STRs offer much more flexibility than traditional rental units (and cash flow more too)!

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• PriceLabs

Connect with Joe:

• Website
• Email

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

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This week, we’re revisiting an incredible episode where Kevin chats with ADPI’s Military Multifamily Academy Hero and Marine veteran, Ryan Himmighoefer! Ryan shares his inspiring journey into real estate, starting with single-family homes and scaling up to mobile home parks. Tune in to hear how Ryan’s path to success is growing—and how you can follow in his footsteps! Don’t miss this powerful episode packed with actionable insights!

"I’m wishing I had partnered up sooner. Team is everything. Actually finding people with similar goals, upstanding moral character, and that I want to work with and working with them – it has made life so much easier."

-Ryan Himmighoefer

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Beginning Real Estate While Active  Duty 
• How a Property Manager Can Make Your Life Easier 
• Getting Over the First-Timer Investor Jitters 
• Why You Need to Find Your “Superpower”
• There’s No “I” in “Team”

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• The Speed of Trust

Connect with Ryan

• LinkedIn
• Facebook
• ADPI Facebook Group
• Telegram

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

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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 packed with game-changing tips you can't afford to miss. Ted drops some serious knowledge-bombs on how to position your offer to win over sellers and secure the advantage! Tune in and give yourself the edge in your next VA loan purchase!

"Build your team. Know that you have experts who know what they’re talking about—that are accessible and don’t clock out at 4:00 in the afternoon is extremely important. Transactions happen in the evenings or on the weekends – know that your people are accessible during those times."

-Ted Canto

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• De-mystifying the VA Home Loan
• How to compete in this market
• Why you NEED a real estate agent and lender who know the VA process
• The importance of Debt-to-income ratio
• Let’s talk interest rates!

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• Relentless

Connect with Ted

• ADPI FB Group
• Email
• Phone: (480) 650-8602 

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

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Join us for a thrilling throwback as Kevin chats with Army veteran, avid investor, and Military Multifamily Academy member, Bo Goebel! Bo reveals his incredible journey of acquiring 218 units worth about $12.5 million in just four years. If you're gearing up for a transition out of the military and seeking inspiration, this episode is a goldmine! Hit play and uncover the secrets to Bo's rapid real estate success.

"You should always start your journey; start your day; start every day-- looking to provide value to everyone that you come across – and if you do that, you will be successful."

-Bo Goebel

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Using Real Estate to Transition Out of the Military
• Why Multifamily?
• The Important of Goal Setting
• Bo’s First Deal Breakdown
• Entity Structures & Partnerships

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• Leading an inspired Life

Connect with Bo

• LinkedIn

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

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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 units in record time—all while stationed overseas in Germany. From BRRRRs to Short-Term Rentals, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration you can't miss! Hit play and discover how Chris turned overseas deployment into a real estate triumph!

"Take a Month; put down social media; put down all the gaming stuff. Get on the podcast, get on audiobooks, get on ADPI, get on bigger pockets, and just start educating yourself."

-Chris Giorgi

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Investing & Saving Your Money Wisely
• How Doing a Cash-Out Refinance Can Fund Your Next Deal (BRRRR)
• Why You Need a Rock-Solid Criteria
• Advantages of Short-term rentals
• Chris’s Tips for Getting Started

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• Long Distance Real Estate Investing 
• Why the Rich are Getting Richer 
• Can’t Hurt Me 
• Rich Dad, Poor Dad 
• Richest Man in Babylon
• Set for Life
• Extreme Ownership
• How to Win Friends & Influence People

Connect with Chris

• LinkedIn

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

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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 BRRRR duplex purchase in Chattanooga—all while living in Zambia, Africa! Think you can't invest while stationed overseas? Think again! Tune in and learn from the best as Wes proves anything is possible. Hit play and get inspired to take your real estate game global!

"Leverage is huge in the real estate investing game. Knowing that, I’m still very, very new to this and they’re very experienced. They know what’s best. So I’m going to leverage that knowledge and experience and I’m going to let them make the call."

-Wes Thompson

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Wes’s Duplex Deal Recap
• Navigating Closing Challenges While Overseas
• Handling Evictions
• What is a Cost Segregation Study?
• The Importance of a Great Team

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• The Book on Investing In Real Estate with No (and Low) Money Down
• Rent to Retirement

Connect with Wes

• Join the Military Real Estate Investing Academy & Operation ATOM

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

Support the show

Rewind with us to a stellar episode as Kevin chats with military spouse and top Airbnb host, Kaitlyn Dannhardt! Kaitlyn shares her secrets to building a dream team and thriving in real estate while TDYing or PCSing. Tune in to discover how Kaitlyn and her husband achieve short-term rental success—even from afar—and how you can start your own journey! Don't miss this invaluable episode packed with insights for remote investing!

"I wanna give people that permission to try it out; get your feet wet; have a trial run. You don’t have to be perfect – you’re not going to be. Accept that and accept that it’s a learning experience and then have fun!"

-Kaitlyn Dannhardt

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• Pivoting When Things Don’t Work Out As Planned
• What Makes a Competitive AirBnB Home?
• Kaitlyn’s AirBnB Deal Breakdown
• Tax Incentives of AirBnBs
• AirBnB Systems to Facilitate Success

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• The Disciplined Pursuit of Less

Connect with Kaitlyn

• Email

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

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Revisit a fan-favorite as Kevin sits down with Air Force veteran and CEO of turnkey provider Rent To Retirement, Zach Lemaster! Zach dives into the game-changing advantages of turnkey properties, perfect for those short on time or stationed overseas. If turnkey investing has ever crossed your mind, this is the episode you can't afford to miss! Hit play now and let Zach's expertise guide you to hassle-free investing success!

"There’s so many added benefits to owning real estate just over time – that’s actually going to grow your net worth and when you actually get into the tax code – there’s nothing else that compares."

-Zach Remaster

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• What is Turnkey?
• Why You CAN Invest in Real Estate – Even When You Think You Can’t! 
• Choosing Where to Invest
• Turnkey Numbers Breakdown
• Going Through the Turnkey Process

Connect with Zach

• Website

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

Support the show

Travel back with us to an incredible episode as Kevin interviews Desert Storm Marine Veteran and financial independence guru, Dion McNeeley! Dion reveals his secrets to achieving financial independence and freedom with just 7 units, despite facing numerous challenges. ADPI Family, this episode is packed with invaluable insights you won't want to miss! Hit play now and let Dion's journey inspire your path to financial freedom!

"You are going to be alive in 5 years – start living like it. Stop making bad debt. Learn how to make more money, learn how to spend less, and learn how to invest the difference so that your 5-year future self thanks you for today."

-Dion McNeeley

Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:

• The Power of House Hacking
• What Is an Income Snowball?
• Keeping Your VA Loan in Your Back Pocket
• Dion’s Rent-Raising Strategy 
• Should You Hire a Property Manager?

Honorable Mentions & Useful Links

• Rich Dad Poor Dad
• One Rental at a Time

Connect with Dion

• Email
• YouTube

Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support? 

Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action! 

Helpful Resources

Connect with the ADPI: Facebook |  Instagram | YouTube

Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly interviews has inspired you to pursue your dreams of financial independence, please do me a personal favor and head over to Apple Podcasts, subscribe to our show, and leave us a 5-star review.

Support the show