Episodes

Episode 115 – Out-of-State Real Estate Investing for Cash Flow 10.07.2026 24:41

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin shares a practical guide to out-of-state real estate investing and explains how investors can build cash-flowing rental property portfolios beyond their local markets. Read More

Episode 114 – Rent-to-Price Ratios: Finding Cash Flow Markets 09.07.2026 23:18

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why the rent-to-price ratio is one of the fastest ways to evaluate whether a rental property may have cash flow potential. Read More

Episode 113 – Population Growth, Job Growth, and Cash Flow Potential 08.07.2026 21:29

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why population growth and job growth are two of the most important indicators real estate investors evaluate when researching rental markets. Read More

Episode 112 – Secondary vs. Tertiary Markets: Where Should You Invest? 07.07.2026 21:09

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains the differences between primary, secondary, and tertiary real estate markets and why understanding market size is an important part of any investment strategy. Read More

Episode 111 – Markets That Offer Cash Flow 06.07.2026 18:21

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explores what separates markets that offer cash flow from markets where generating consistent rental income can be more challenging. Read More

Episode 110 – How to Underwrite for Cash Flow in Today’s Market 03.07.2026 16:58

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin walks through a complete underwriting process for evaluating rental property investments. Read More

Episode 109 – The 1% Rule and Other Cash Flow Screening Tools 02.07.2026 17:01

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains how experienced real estate investors quickly screen potential investment propertiesbefore performing detailed underwriting. Read More

Episode 108 – Cash-on-Cash Return vs. Cap Rate: Which Metrics Matter Most? 01.07.2026 17:05

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains two of the most important metrics in real estate investing: cash-on-cash return and cap rate. Read More

Episode 107 – The Anatomy of Cash Flow: Understanding Every Line Item 30.06.2026 17:01

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin walks through every line item that impactsa rental property’s Read More

Episode 106 – Cash Flow vs. Appreciation: Which Matters More? 29.06.2026 16:04

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explores one of the biggest questions every real estate investor faces: cash flow vs. appreciation. Read More

Episode 105 – Tax Planning and Cash Flow: How They Work Together 26.06.2026 16:29

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin concludes the tax planning series by exploring the relationship between tax planning and cash flow. Read More

Episode 104 – Mid-Year Tax Moves: Actions to Take Before December 31st 25.06.2026 15:36

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why year-end tax planning is one of the most valuable activities real estate investorscan undertake. Read More

Episode 103 – Record Keeping and Documentation: What to Track for Tax Season 24.06.2026 15:43

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why record keeping is one of the most important habits for real estate investors. Read More

Episode 102 – Health Savings Accounts and Medical Expense Deductions 23.06.2026 15:34

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are one of the most powerful tax-advantaged tools available to real estate investors. Read More

Episode 101 – Retirement Accounts for Real Estate Investors: Solo 401(k) and SEP IRA 22.06.2026 15:12

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains how retirement accounts can become powerful wealth-building tools for real estate investors with self-employment income. Read More

Episode 100 – The CREI Partners Story: Our Mission, Values & Vision for the Future 19.06.2026 18:23

Episode Description 🎉 Welcome to Episode 100 of Building Passive Income! 🎉 In this milestone episode, CREI Collin shares the CREI Partners story, including why the company was founded, the values that guide every decision, and the vision driving the future of the business. Read More

Episode 99 – State Tax Considerations: Why Texas, Alabama, and Louisiana Matter 18.06.2026 14:36

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains why state taxes matter in real estate investing and how tax policy can impact long-term investment returns. Read More

Episode 98 – Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBI): The 20% Pass-Through Deduction 17.06.2026 18:20

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down the QBI deduction and explains how eligible real estate investors may be able to deduct up to 20% of qualified businessincome. Read More

Episode 97 – Opportunity Zones: Tax Benefits and Investment Considerations 16.06.2026 18:20

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin explains Opportunity Zones and how investors may use them to defer capital gains taxes while investing in designated communities. Read More

Episode 96 – 1031 Exchange Planning: Deferring Capital Gains Tax 15.06.2026 18:20

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income, CREI Collin breaks down 1031 exchange planning and how real estate investors can defer capital gains taxes when selling investment properties. Read More

Episode 95 – Quarterly Estimated Taxes: Avoiding Penalties and Underpayment 12.06.2026 15:20

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income , CREI Collin wraps up the tax planning series with a practical guide to quarterly estimated taxes. Read More

Episode 94 – Self-Employment Tax: What Real Estate Investors Need to Know 11.06.2026 15:05

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income , CREI Collin breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas of real estate taxation: self-employment tax. Read More

Episode 93 – Real Estate Professional Status: Requirements and Benefits 10.06.2026 16:00

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income , CREI Collin breaks down one of the most significant tax classifications available to real estate investors: Real Estate Professional Status(REPS). Read More

Episode 92 – Passive vs. Active Income: Tax Treatment for Real Estate Investors 09.06.2026 14:57

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income , CREI Collin breaks down one of the most misunderstood areas of real estate taxation: passive versusactive income. Read More

Episode 91 – Real Estate Entity Structures: LLC, S-Corp, and Partnerships 08.06.2026 15:20

Episode Description In this episode of Building Passive Income , CREI Collin breaks down one of the most important decisions real estate investors make: choosing the right entity structure. Read More