Passive Income Pilots

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Timothy Pope, a Certified Financial Planner and GA pilot dedicated to serving professional pilots across America. With a Bachelor of Science degree from Wake Forest University, Tim brings extensive experience from his previous roles at a large investment management firm and a regional bank before starting his own practice in 2020. T...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview David Temko, President of C2 Financial, the nation's leading mortgage broker. David leads a team of expert loan officers and has extensive experience in commercial loans, sales, leasing, and banking. He discusses the impact of rising interest rates on the housing market, the benefits of buying now, tax advantages, potential apprecia...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Yonah Weiss, the #CostSegKing. Yonah is a renowned cost segregation expert, real estate investor, and host of the Weiss Advice podcast. With a background in teaching, Yonah educates property owners on saving millions in taxes through cost segregation. Featured on over 300 real estate podcasts, he shares insights on tax strategies, d...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Ben Fraser, Managing Director and CIO of Aspen Funds. Ben, an expert in alternative income investments, shares his extensive experience in the financial industry, including roles in commercial lending, credit underwriting, and energy infrastructure asset management. He played a significant role in expanding Tortoise Capital Advisors...

We are thrilled to have John Chang on this episode of Passive Income Pilots. As the National Director of Research Services for Marcus & Millichap, the leading commercial real estate brokerage in the U.S., John leads a team of 20 analysts to produce cutting-edge market forecasts. He speaks at over 50 conferences annually, sharing his deep expertise. Fresh from a recent Fed meeting, John deliver...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Alex Felice, the creative director for the BetterLife podcast, real estate investor, and talented photographer. Alex, an Army veteran and globe traveler, shares his journey from financial struggle to success in the rental property market, inspired by the BiggerPockets podcast. He created the blog "Broke is a Choice" to help others a...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Ryan interviews Aaron Saunders, President of Spartan Construction Management. With over 15 years of construction leadership experience, Aaron has managed projects totaling over $150M, from single-family rentals to multifamily developments. He reveals the secrets to mitigating risk and ensuring success in developing a new self-storage project in Bellevue, F...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan dive into the concept of "yield on cost," highlighting its importance in evaluating investment returns. They provide a comprehensive guide on interpreting yield on cost numbers to help listeners make informed investment decisions. The episode covers common pitfalls during the lease-up period and offers strategies to mitigate risks and protect investmen...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Trevor Flor, a seasoned real estate professional with extensive experience in residential and commercial transactions. A UC Santa Barbara graduate, Trevor founded his own brokerage firm and expanded into commercial real estate. With a background in underwriting over $1.5 billion in medical-related real estate and participating in ov...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan dive deep into the world of syndication. They explore the crucial role of the preferred return in investment distributions and discuss the significance of fund of funds as intermediaries between limited partners and operators. They also shed light on operators' responsibilities in managing investment projects and highlight essential documents in syndic...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan dive into the benefits and considerations of diversifying your investment portfolio to achieve long-term financial goals. They discuss the advantages and potential drawbacks of maximizing 401(k) contributions and explore 401(k) loan options, including loan limits, risks, and their impact on retirement savings. They share compelling examples of investor...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview J Scott, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and co-host of The BiggerPockets Business Podcast. J shares his expertise in real estate, having accumulated a portfolio worth over $70 million through purchasing, building, rehabbing, selling, syndicating, and holding residential properties. As an accomplished author of four bestselling b...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview CDR Jesse Reed, a distinguished Navy veteran and accomplished private wealth manager. Jesse graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served as an F/A-18C Hornet pilot, amassing 2,500 flight hours and 300 carrier landings. Transitioning to civilian life, he became a commercial pilot and a Certified Financial Planner, now wo...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Neal Bawa, CEO and Founder of UGro and Grocapitus, leading commercial real estate investment firms. Neal's expertise in real estate analytics has built a portfolio of over 4,800 units and $1 billion in assets under management. With a strong following among data-driven investors and over 1,000 five-star reviews on his Real Estate Dat...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan share their candid experiences with passive and active investment deals. Inspired by the aviation industry's ASAP reports, they offer real-life lessons for pilots and investors. Ryan recounts his cautionary tale in real estate investing, while Tait discusses his blunders with his first passive deal. Together, they provide actionable advice and strategi...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Charles Krawitz, a financing industry veteran with over 30 years of experience. Charles has held leadership roles at ABN AMRO, KeyBank, and Fifth Third Bank and is currently the Senior Vice President, Chief Capital Markets Officer, and Head of Commercial Lending at Alliant Credit Union. He discusses the benefits of working with cred...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Tarl Yarber, a seasoned real estate investor and CEO/Founder of Fixated Events, Fixated Capital, Fixated Funding, and The Limitless Expo. With over 600 single-family homes purchased, rehabbed, and re-sold, Tarl has transitioned from house flipping to mastering the BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) investment model. As a le...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Clint Coons, founding partner of Anderson Business Advisors, a legal and tax firm with over 450 employees. Clint, an expert in entity structuring for real estate investors, shares his extensive experience from acquiring over 200 properties. As an author and educator, Clint has published numerous resources on real estate investing an...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan share their journey to creating $8M in equity with a storage facility. Ryan discusses his recent visit to his East Coast portfolio with the new president of FreeUp Storage. Tait delves into his real estate investing journey, comparing single-family and multifamily properties, and explains why commercial real estate is a lucrative investment. They cover...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan welcome back Toby Mathis for an insightful discussion on depreciation and tax strategies for investors. Toby, a renowned attorney, investor, speaker, and bestselling author, is the founding partner of Anderson Business Advisors. Known for his expertise in business and real estate investing, Toby educates U.S. investors through his popular "Ta...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait interviews Sam Wilson, a seasoned real estate investor, entrepreneur, and host of the popular podcast "How to Scale Commercial Real Estate." With over a decade of experience in self-storage, parking, multifamily properties, single-family homes, RV resorts, and laundry facilities, Sam has a diverse background in real estate and business management. He...

Today on Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan dive into their first one-on-one episode, offering a captivating overview of the current financial climate. They discuss skyrocketing interest rates and inflation, providing invaluable insights on staying ahead by leveraging interest arbitrage strategies and exploring the best investments for success. Discover how to navigate this environment and make...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan sit down with Toby Mathis, a multi-talented attorney, speaker, bestselling author, and investor. As a founding partner of Anderson Business Advisors, Toby has led the company to numerous accolades, including being listed on Inc 5000 five times and recognized as one of the Best Places to Work. Toby is known for his popular bi-weekly webinar, T...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Carrie Cook, the CEO of Preferred Trust Company (PTC) and President of Ignite Funding. As a certified Self-Directed IRA Professional, Carrie oversees PTC, a licensed retail trust company acting as custodian for IRA owners' alternative assets. She simplifies the complexities of IRAs, providing a comprehensive overview of the fundamen...

On this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait and Ryan interview Ben Jorgensen, an American entrepreneur and web3 technologies investor. Featured in NASDAQ, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine, Hacker Noon, Cointelegraph, and ABC, Ben is the founder and CEO of Constellation Network, Inc., a web3 company contracted with the US Department of Defense and Civil Reserve Air Fleet. Constellation's decentrali...