
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Markian Sich
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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ADPI_192: Financial Independence In 3 Years with Shelby Osborne
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
05/03/21 • 41 min
On this week’s spectacular episode, Mike & Kevin chat with army veteran, realtor, and ADPI ICC member Shelby Osborne. Shelby discusses her transition from active duty Army to realtor and how she achieved massive success in both her career and investing. Whether you’re considering real estate sales or investing (or both!) – this episode will rock you to your core!
"You become what you give your attention to. So, you need to pour your attention into the positives and into doing the right things for your mind, your body, for the people around you –and that’s how your world will change."
-Shelby Osborne
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Shelby’s First Deal Breakdown
- Navigating the Current Market
- How to Have a Stellar First Year in Real Estate
- The Power of House Hacking to Build Your Door Number
- Crushing Short Term Rental Properties
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links
Connect with Shelby
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
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Helpful Resources
Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Schedule a FREE Freedom Coaching Call with Mike
Ready to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy
Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web!
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ADPI_215: HELOC vs Cash-Out Refinance With Spencer Thomas
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
10/11/21 • 36 min
On this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Army veteran, co-owner of ADPI, and leader of ADPI Financial Services, Spencer Thomas. Spencer discusses the hot topic of the factors that determine whether you should do a HELOC or Cash-out refinance on your properties. He also deep dives into making sure you have a beneficial exit strategy for your financial situation. If you’ve wondering about the differences and whether it’s a good idea to refinance, listen to this!
"Don’t be ashamed of not knowing. I get a lot of people that are very smart, but they’re shy to ask questions because they don’t want to feel dumb. But the best way to learn is to realize that you don’t know what you don’t know and ask questions.."
-Spencer Thomas
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- HELOC vs Home Equity Loan
- Why You Should Build a Relationship with your Lending Institution
- Is a Cash-Out Refinance Right for You?
- Pros & Cons of Cash-out Loan Products
- Taking Your Full Financial Picture Into Consideration
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links
Connect with Spencer
Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777
Get your 13-Week Action Journal using this special offer just for our faithful podcast listeners!
Helpful Resources
Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Ready to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy
Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web!
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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ADPI_266: ADPI Capital™ Fall 2022 Update
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
10/10/22 • 19 min
Hey ya'll! In this week's episode, we will be updating you on what's going on in ADPI Capital. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week's episode!
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ADPI_267: Kevin's STR Experience
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
10/17/22 • 30 min
In this week’s episode, we will be taking a look at Kevin’s STR journey and his experiences on it, from where it all started to what made him get into the arbitrage business. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
"It's all about learning, it's all about networking, and it's all about taking action."
-Kevin Brenner
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Taking a look back on how it all started
- It is so critical and important to set up criteria
- Average booking rates: off-season and on-season
- The arbitrage business model and what made Kevin get into it
- Military Short-Term Rental Academy
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
Connect with Kevin Brenner:
- Website
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (847) 910-9161
Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777
Ready to become a PASSIVE INVESTOR? Check out ADPI CapitalTM and learn how you can get started passively investing in commercial real estate for only $500!
Tap the link above or text ADPI to 33777
Helpful Resources
Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Ready to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy
Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web!

Client Relationship Manager 101 With Jason Wright│Ep 278
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
01/09/23 • 54 min
In this week's episode, we will be taking a look at Client Relationship Manager 101 with our guest, Jason Wright, who is the founder of Intentionally Inspirational, speaker, author, entrepreneur, consultant, and digital marketing architect with a passion for helping real estate investors and entrepreneurs with their sales funnels. Tune in to find out more!
"It's empowering and overwhelming at the same time to realize there's a whole bunch of paths to success."
-Jason Wright
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- What is a Client Relationship Manager?
- How Jason got into CRM and built his business
- Tips and tricks in Capital Raising
- Nurture Sequence and the effectiveness of a powerful CRM
- What is a deal pipeline and why should people consider it if they’re raising capital?
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
Connect with Jason Wright:
Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777
Ready to become a PASSIVE INVESTOR? Check out ADPI CapitalTM and learn how you can get started passively investing in commercial real estate for only $500!
Tap the link above or text ADPI to 33777
Helpful Resources
Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Ready to TAKE ACTION and begin building your cash-flowing real estate empire? Don’t go it alone! Check out our exclusive education and coaching products designed for self-starters like the Military Real Estate Investing Academy
Thinking bigger? ADPI's exclusive Military Multifamily Academy and Mastermind Waitlist is open now! Sign up to reserve your slot in the most comprehensive, affordable, and educational multifamily real estate course on the web!

Going Real Estate Pro With Keegan Wetzel Part 1 │Ep 299
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
06/05/23 • 57 min
In this week's episode, Kevin chats with Keegan Wetzel, a Football player and an honor graduate from the United States Naval Academy who ranked in the top 3% of his class as a Systems Engineer. Join us on this captivating podcast as we dive into the inspiring journey of a former football player turned real estate pro. Get ready to be motivated, informed, and inspired by his remarkable transition from the field to the realm of property investment and entrepreneurship.
"Go a little further than the average investor and you'll find the roads are way less crowded."
-Keegan Wetzel
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- From Football player to joining the Navy – How it shaped his decision-making
- Time is your greatest commodity
- An epiphany moment - How Keegan got started in Real Estate
- The right way to invest your time and impact
- Empowering others through the creation of a cashflow calculator spreadsheet and providing them with the knowledge to analyze financial numbers
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
- The One Thing - Gary Keller
- Rich Dad Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not!
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success
- How to Create Wealth Investing in Real Estate
Connect with Keegan Wetzel:
Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777

Part 2: Persevering Through Debt with Jamie Tilke │ Ep 317
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
10/16/23 • 53 min
This week Kevin chats with Jamie Tilke and delves into his amazing journey. Jamie, a dedicated 24-year veteran of the US Army, embarked on his real estate odyssey long before retiring. His vision led to the creation of a unique, upscale boutique hotel in Fayetteville, NC, serving traveling service members, just one facet of his growing real estate empire. Since 2019, Jamie and his wife have acquired an impressive portfolio, amassing 34 units and a commercial building valued at a remarkable $4 million. Jamie Tilke's journey is not only about preserving through debt; it's about forging a legacy of service and prosperity. Join us for this episode as we explore Jamie's remarkable life and the invaluable lessons he's learned along the way.
"Find someone who is doing what it is you want to do, determine how you can be of value to them, and you will collapse your timeline."
-Jamie Tilke
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Jamie's market vision: It's the perfect season for the picking!
- Unleash your creativity: Solving problems, transforming limits into boundless possibilities
- In real estate, responsiveness is the key that opens every door!
- Unleash your creativity as a new military real estate investor in today's dynamic market with creative solutions!
- Dream it, believe it, achieve it – just do it!
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
Connect with Jamie:
Ready to take the next steps in your Military Real Estate Investing journey? Watch our Masterclass and claim your EPIC reward for action. Tap here to register today!
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!
No Time...No Worries! Get all the info you need now by texting DEAL to 33777
Ready to become a PASSIVE INVESTOR? Check out ADPI CapitalTM and learn how you can get started passively investing in commercial real estate for only $500!
Tap the link above or text ADPI to 33777
Helpful Resources

Greatest Hits | How to Master the Transition Process with Tommy Stoner | Ep 332
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
02/19/24 • 63 min
Join us for a special re-release as Kevin sits down with the legendary 29-year Army Veteran and CEO/Executive Director of the Special Operations Transition Foundation, Tommy Stoner! Tommy's here to demystify the military separation and retirement process, sharing invaluable insights to make your transition smoother than ever. Don't navigate this crucial milestone alone—tune in and discover how to access the support and guidance you need during this pivotal phase of your military journey! Hit play now and embark on the path to a successful transition with Tommy and ADPI!
"It can be scary. But if you prepare just like you did in any mission; build a team around you, and approach it as a team-based initiative vs trying to go on your own, you can be very successful."
-Tommy Stoner
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Transitioning to “Writing Your Own Set of Orders”
- Taking Advantage of Veteran Transition Organizations
- Why Transitioning is a Process vs an Event
- 3 Mistakes Veterans Make During Transition
- The Importance of Assimilating
Connect with Tommy
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 CampusTM - 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.

Motels For A Cause With Brett Hadley │ Ep 326
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
01/08/24 • 59 min
Join host Kevin Brenner in an extraordinary episode of the Active Duty Passive Income Podcast, where he delves into an inspiring conversation with Brett Hadley! From military service to navigating multiple sclerosis, Brett shares his incredible journey and how he pivoted into real estate investing. Discover the secrets of resilience and the life-altering impact of the Miracle Morning routine on Brett's path to success. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on the innovative motel conversion strategy and the limitless opportunities it holds for savvy investors. This episode is a testament to the transformative power of education, strategic partnerships, and unwavering perseverance in the realm of real estate investing. Don't miss out—tune in now and let the wisdom of Brett's experiences guide your own journey to success!
"Start small and take consistent action."
-Brett Hadley
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Unveil the hidden gems, seize the deals, and make your mark in real estate
- Revolutionizing real estate through motel conversion: business model and strategies
- EOS: Fueling operational excellence and team accountability for unstoppable business growth
- Unlocking Real Estate Success with consistency, resilience, and value-driven strategies
- Seize the moment, ignite your knowledge!
Honorable Mentions & Useful Links:
- What's Your Shine? 96. Shining with Courage: A Tourette's Journey with Ashley Hadley
- Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business
- The Power of One More: The Ultimate Guide to Happiness and Success
- Millionaire Success Habits: The Gateway to Health and Prosperity
- The Miracle Morning (Updated and Expanded Edition): The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life (Before 8AM)
- Entrepreneurial Operating System
Connect with Brett Hadley:
Are you looking for a loan for your next project? Look no further! Check out ADPI Financial Services for all of your residential and commercial lending needs!

ADPI_088: Seven Levels Deep With Navy Diver Rob LaFrance
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
05/20/19 • 38 min
In this episode, we learn about the importance of leadership development and gain insight from some of the thought leaders of today. Rob LaFrance is an inspirational former Navy Diver and real estate investor, committed to empowering others and helping them achieve success.
Connect with Rob:
Facebook
LinkedIn
Favorite Book
Military War Room Mastermind
Rod Khleif's Multi-Family Bootcamp
Rod's Book
Military House Hacking Seminar
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The podcast is about Retirement, Wealth, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship, Investing, Passive Income, Podcasts, Business and Military.
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The average episode length on The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast is 45 minutes.
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The first episode of The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast was released on Jun 10, 2018.
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