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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 who’ve been where you are.
We talk about leveraging your VA Loan, Military House Hacking, and proven investing strategies to help you build passive income, transition with confidence, and take control of your financial future.
You’ve fought hard to defend the American Dream—now let’s make sure you own a piece of it. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom!
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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, a military veteran who turned a single VA loan house hack into a real estate empire worth over $22 million. Michael unpacks the mindset shifts, strategic moves, and creative financing tactics that helped him scale fast—all while staying true to his mission of financial freedom and family-first living. Michael shares his journey from an...
🎙 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 military real estate investors! Our special guests Nolan, Scott, and Tracy tackle one of the hottest topics in the ADPI community—the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and its role in real estate investing. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔ TSP vs. Real Estate – Which strategy builds wealth faster? ✔ How to leverage your TSP for real estate...
Ready to unlock the secrets of successful wholesaling in real estate? Join Kevin as he teams up with Joshua Serrano to uncover the ins and outs of this game-changing strategy! From unraveling what wholesaling is all about to insider tips and tricks, this episode is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of wholesaling. Don't miss out! Tune in this week to get a crash course in wholesaling! "Stay consistent, stay committed, and it gets easier." -Joshua Serrano Here are 5 Key Takeaways ...
In this episode, Kevin dives in with Landon Filmore into the beginner's saga, exploring tales of ground-up success woven with the threads of time mastery. Discover how wealth isn't just about money but about unlocking the secrets to mastering time. We tackle the house hacking dilemma, discussing the challenges of the MMA cohort, education, and active duty—questioning whether to stay in the game or make a strategic move. Learn how to defeat the tipping point of real estate worries and emerge a...
In this Greatest Hits episode, we revisit our chat with the one and only Ryan Pineda who went from flipping couches to flipping houses. He shares his journey of starting small and gradually building his skills and knowledge in the real estate industry. We dive into the challenges they faced along the way, including finding funding for their first property and navigating the competitive housing market. Our guest also shares tips on how they found success in house flipping, such as networking w...
Can't wait to hop on my flight and hang with the ADPI family at ADPICON 2023. If you're going be sure to find me and network. If not, I'll catch you next year! In the meantime, I'll be taking a short break from the show to focus on all the ADPICON madness! See you there. Support the show ADPI was built by military members who realized something most people never question: trading time for money doesn’t lead to freedom. So we built a different path. Today, ADPI helps active-duty s...
Episode Preview In this episode, Kevin sits down with Active Duty Army Captain and Assisted Living Investor Travis Salley. Travis breaks down how he was able to leverage the equity built up in his first home to purchase an Assisted Living home in Phoenix, AZ that cash flows $3,000 per month! Listen in as Travis shares how he was quickly able to use the Assisted Living niche to replace his O-3 salary. "If the math makes sense and you have an 80% solution... Just go for it!" -CPT Travis S...
In this week's episode, Kevin sits down with the founder and CEO of ADPI, Markian Sich to talk about where ADPI is today and where it will be 5 years from now. Tune in to hear about how you have helped grow the ADPI community into an unstoppable force in real estate. Plus, Markian and Kevin unveil a new and exciting investment solution that ADPI community members have been waiting for! "That thing that I was chasing for so long...I finally felt it. And it was 100% justification that our...
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 month. It pays his parents $7,000 a month. This isn’t a get rich quick story. It’s about feeling stuck. Staring at the military pay chart. Realizing your income has a ceiling. And then finding a different path. You’ll hear how he found the deal. What went wrong early. How he fixed it. And how the property grew from $2.6M to almost $6M. The b...
He Walked Away After 12 Years… Here’s Why It Paid OffMike Goering on Sunk Cost, Multifamily, and Community-First Investing | ADPI Podcast In this episode of the Active Duty Passive Income (ADPI) Podcast, Mike Goering shares the real story behind walking away from a 12-year military career… and why staying “safe” was actually costing him more. We break down the sunk cost trap, how one rental became a forced wealth engine, and what changed once Mike finally closed his first deal. This episode i...
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, Seneca Peña‑Collazo shares his full journey—from growing up in Philadelphia to serving in the Army, and ultimately building long-term wealth through real estate, business ownership, and intentional team building. Seneca breaks down how a single mindset shift during COVID helped him scale rapidly, why reputation is more valuable than money...
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 the most raw and inspiring conversations we’ve ever had. Joe shares his journey from growing up in a mobile home park, hitting rock bottom with no power and no direction, to building and operating a mobile home portfolio spanning 1,000+ pads across multiple states. This episode goes far beyond real estate—it’s about mindset, discipline...
Guests: Trey Stone & Ian Stapleton Hosts: Markian Sich & Eric Upchurch Real estate investor Trey Stone and digital entrepreneur Ian Stapleton reveal how they built massive wealth through multifamily investing, why veterans are uniquely suited for real estate, and how “unpopular” properties can become the safest and most profitable assets when operated correctly. From turning around D-class neighborhoods to raising capital ethically, navigating risk, and building elite partnerships, th...
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 down with Air Force veteran and long-time investor Darren Thedieck, who shares how he built financial freedom starting with just $1,000 and a Roth IRA. Darren opens up about his humble beginnings, growing up in a split household, and the financial lessons he learned watching his mother struggle to make ends meet. Through discipline, de...
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 veteran and real estate investor Mark Brookman to unpack the part of the military story most people never see—the invisible battles after the uniform comes off. Mark shares how micro–traumas from Afghanistan and Iraq slowly piled up, what it felt like to “look fine” on paper but be mentally spiraling, and why so many veterans struggle ...
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 106-acre VA loan purchase. Cheyenne shares the mindset behind taking calculated risks, learning from setbacks, and his vision for Walk Squad Haven: real estate development, experiential recreation, and community mentorship. Time Stamps 00:00 Introduction and Conference Recap 01:30 Guest Introduction: Cheyenne Wetten 02:23 Cheyen...
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 community who has successfully navigated his way into real estate investing. Landon shares his journey from joining the ROTC in college, to buying his first fourplex property, to managing rentals while stationed overseas. They discuss the pivotal conversations, educational resources, and strategies that built Landon's confidence and pr...
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 intersection of blockchain, cryptocurrency, and real estate investing. They clarify misconceptions about crypto, likening blockchain to a highway where scams are the driver's fault, not the road's. Highlighting the permanence and transparency of blockchain, the episode dives into personal experiences and strategies for crypto investment...
Uncovering Creative Financing: A Deep Dive with Adam Catledge In this episode, we welcome Adam Catledge, a Marine Corps veteran and seasoned entrepreneur, to demystify the complexities of creative financing in real estate. Known for his profound knowledge in sub-2s and wraparound mortgages, Adam shares his journey from military service to becoming a successful real estate investor. He elaborates on his first deals, the mechanics of subject-to transactions, and how wraparound mortgages can cre...
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 real estate investing while serving in the military. Rob discusses his initial steps in real estate, starting from a single-family house hack to joining a general partnership team for multifamily deals. He emphasizes the importance of adding value, building strong teams, leveraging opportunities, and maintaining clear communication. Rob's...
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