Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler

Many business owners have heard the advice: "Don't take business advice from your accountant." But is that really true? In this episode, Marcus Crigler takes a closer look at that common belief and explains why the right accountant should be more than someone who prepares tax returns. Marcus shares why some of the world's most successful entrepreneurs started their careers in a...

In this episode, Marcus Crigler joins the Collective Genius podcast live from Dallas, Texas, to share the financial principles that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those who stay stuck in the hustle cycle. Drawing from years of working with top investors across the country, Marcus explains why building wealth isn't just about doing more deals but about managing your money t...

In this final episode of this tax strategy series, Marcus Crigler and tax partner Kaden Hackney wrap things up by sharing the process they use to help real estate entrepreneurs reduce taxes and build long-term wealth. Listen as they explain why every tax strategy is different, why the right business structure matters, and how smart planning can create better financial decisions. Enjoy the show! Yo...

You can unlock valuable tax savings even if you are building something inside your real estate business, like your own software, AI tools, or internal systems. In the final episode of this tax strategy series, Marcus Crigler is joined by tax partner Kaden Hackney to break down one of the most overlooked opportunities available to real estate entrepreneurs. Listen as they explain what the Research...

In Part 6 of the Tax Strategy Series, Marcus Crigler explains how the choice between cash-basis and accrual-basis accounting can affect when income is recognized and taxed. Listen as Marcus breaks down the differences between cash and accrual accounting in simple terms, explains how coaching revenue is treated under each method, and shares why some business owners may be paying taxes on income bef...

Most investors assume that once the tax year is over, there’s nothing left they can do to reduce their tax bill. In this episode of Marcus Crigler's Tax Strategy Series, he shares another powerful tax strategy that can help real estate investors uncover deductions they may have missed. Marcus breaks down the often-overlooked "263A adjustment" and explains how certain holding costs m...

Most real estate investors focus on finding more deals, scaling faster, and growing revenue. But according to CPA and CFO Marcus Crigler, many entrepreneurs skip the financial foundation needed to build lasting wealth. In this episode, Marcus joins Brandon Bateman to break down the common mistakes investors make when scaling, the importance of having a clear wealth-building strategy, and why cash...

Many investors replace roofs, HVAC systems, flooring, windows, and other major building components without realizing they may still be depreciating the old assets they removed years ago. In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler reveals one of the most overlooked tax-saving opportunities available to real estate investors: partial disposition elections. Today, he explains...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler shares another strategy that you need to be aware of to save money in 2025. He reveals one of the most overlooked tax-saving opportunities available to real estate investors, how investors can potentially unlock years of missed deductions without amending prior tax returns, and why strategic tax planning is about much more than sim...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler continues his tax strategy series by diving into one of the most overlooked ways real estate investors can reduce their tax liability. Marcus explains the critical difference between capitalizing expenses and deducting them immediately, and why understanding that distinction can have a major impact on both your current tax bill and...

Part 1 Today's episode marks the start of a new tax strategy series that will help real estate investors uncover tax-saving opportunities. Listen as Marcus Crigler breaks down one of the most powerful tax strategies in real estate. He also explains how recent tax law changes have reopened opportunities for investors who purchased property in 2025 and why filing under extension can create valu...

Most real estate investors think the only way to build wealth is to buy more real estate. Brent Daniels disagrees, and he has paid close to a million dollars in taxes in a single year to prove it. In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Brent shares how he went from losing everything during the 2008 financial crisis to building multiple successful businesses. He discusses the lessons he learned fr...

There's a lot of white noise in your financials that doesn't matter for anything. A lot of the time, it is what many CEOs are going after. In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler talks with an entrepreneur and financial expert to talk about the hidden financial traps that many business owners fall into while trying to scale. Listen as David Phelps shares why un...

Why do so many business owners still struggle financially even while making good money? For today's episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler answers this question while he shares practical advice on bookkeeping, cash flow, hiring, forecasting, and building long-term wealth the right way. He also explains why financial systems matter and how small mistakes in money management...

In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler and Kaden Hackney break down the growing buzz around the “Kwong refund” and why it could mean significant money back for taxpayers, especially real estate investors. The discussion centers around a major court ruling involving penalties and interest that the IRS may have been charged illegally during the federally declared COVID-19 disaster pe...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with real estate investor and entrepreneur Thach Nguyen to talk about what most investors get wrong when building rental portfolios. Thach shares how he went from selling real estate in Seattle in the early '90s to building a long-term portfolio through BRRRRs, multifamily projects, and ADUs. He also explains why foc...

Self-storage is both a business and a commercial real estate investment. You can double down on both and make it more passive with the right systems in place. Joining us in this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast is a self-storage investor and educator, Bree Hartman, to talk about how she built an $8 million self-storage portfolio starting with one deal she found while pregnant with her da...

The people who pay the most in taxes are often those who fail to plan, while those who pay the least are typically those who plan all year long. In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler breaks down the real tax strategies that investors and entrepreneurs use to legally reduce what they owe while building long-term wealth through real estate. Listen as he explains the diff...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler continues the conversation on the hidden financial problems that quietly destroy real estate businesses. Listen as they break down why so many investors stay stuck in the hustle cycle, how expanding too fast creates cash flow problems, and why reserves matter more than revenue. They also talk about today’s “earn it” market, where o...

There is a hidden financial issue that can kill real estate investors. It is not about deals, funding, or market conditions. In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with James to unpack a problem most real estate investors don't see coming until it's too late. Poor bookkeeping, unclear cash flow, and a lack of planning eventually led to a painful mome...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Eddie Speed breaks down a hard truth most real estate investors don’t want to hear. Many landlords with 20, 50, or even 100 properties are still stuck, underpaid, and overwhelmed. Listen as he shares how he built his career by focusing on note investing instead of traditional landlording. He also explains the real math behind rentals, the hidden...

If your business feels tighter than usual with less cash, slower deals, and more pressure, this episode is a must-listen! For today's episode of Strength in Numbers Podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with real estate investor Bentley Pugh to unpack what’s going on behind the scenes when a business starts to feel squeezed. Listen as he discusses taking full accountability, resolving cash flow i...

Most investors think real estate is all about cash flow. But the ones who actually build wealth? They understand the tax game. This episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in real estate: depreciation, and how it can legally reduce your tax bill in a big way. You will learn why buying and holding real estate is key, how an appreciating asset can...

If money is coming in, why does it still feel like something’s off? In this episode, Marcus Crigler and Kaden Hackney break down one of the most misunderstood parts of a real estate business: your marketing and sales numbers. Listen as they discuss marketing, one of the hidden secrets in the field, and why marketing is more than just graphics. This episode is all about knowing your numbers, fixing...

In this episode of the Strength in Numbers podcast, Marcus Crigler sits down with Haim Palman, a seasoned real estate investor who manages his U.S.-based business from Israel. Haim shares his incredible story of running operations even while navigating the daily realities of war and seeking safety in bomb shelters. The two discuss Haim’s professional evolution from a kinesiologist and security dir...