Markian Sich

The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast

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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 i...

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Markian Sich

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Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

No Excuse to Fail With Aaron Hale │Ep 302 26.06.2023

Join us in this captivating episode as we explore the extraordinary life of Aaron Hale, a combat-blinded and almost deaf retired Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team Leader. Discover Aaron's inspiring journey of resilience, determination, and unwavering spirit as he transforms from a military veteran to a mountaineer, kayaker, marathon and ultra runner, speaker, chocolatier, real estat...

Unleashing Success in Anything With Mike Cavaggioni │Ep 301 19.06.2023

Join the ADPI Podcast as Kevin interviews Mike Cavaggioni, a retired U.S. Navy officer and host of the Average Joe Finances® Podcast. Mike's journey towards financial independence began as he transitioned from the military to entrepreneurship. Through real estate investments and side-hustles, he achieved financial independence by age 38, owning properties in Hawaii, Virginia, Oregon, and Texa...

Think Big, Start Small, Grind With Christopher L'Heureux │Ep 300 12.06.2023

Join us for an inspiring episode as our special guest, Chris, shares his incredible journey from college drop-out to combat arms officer in the Guard and Active Army since 1995. Discover how he accidentally stumbled into real estate investing and learn his strategies for being your own bank, maximizing short-term rentals, and leveraging the power of community. Tune in to learn how the ADPI communi...

Going Real Estate Pro With Keegan Wetzel Part 1 │Ep 299 05.06.2023

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 transit...

Growing Family and Growing Investments With Tanner Sherman │Ep 298 29.05.2023

In this week’s episode, Kevin chats with COO of Dreamvesting Capital, Tanner Sherman. Join us as we dive into the thrilling world of real estate. From budgeting tips to smart investment strategies, we'll explore how to make the most of your resources and create a prosperous future for your family. Tune in now and embark on a transformative journey from a big family to big investments! "N...

From Couch Flipping to Flipping Houses With Ryan Pineda │Ep 297 22.05.2023

In this episode, we chat with our guest who went from flipping couches to flipping houses. They share their journey of starting small and gradually building their 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 t...

Mitigate Recession Risk With J Scott │Ep 296 15.05.2023

Join us in this enlightening episode as Kevin chats with J Scott, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, advisor, author, and partner at Bar Down Investments. J shares his journey into the world of real estate investing, specifically focusing on buying and repositioning large multifamily properties. Gain invaluable insights as J shares his perspective on the current state of the economy and its potent...

Developing Self Storage Strategies With Alex Rogers │Ep 294 01.05.2023

In this episode, host Kevin sits down with Alex Rogers, a US Army Veteran and head of the acquisitions team in a development group called “Legacy Developers”. Alex shares his journey to real estate and provides valuable advice for those transitioning into the civilian workforce. Tune in to hear Alex's insights and experiences as he discusses the opportunities and challenges of self-storage de...

Power Couples: Real Estate Business Together With Jason Yarusi │Ep 293 24.04.2023

This week, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jason Yarusi, an active Real Estate Syndicator and Investor who, along with his wife Pili, founded Yarusi Holdings, a multifamily investment firm that has acquired over 2000 units valued at $200 million since 2016. In this episode, Jason shares his insights on the importance of finding balance between family and business, and how each partner can fi...

From House Flips to Hospitality Trips With Matthew Aitchison │Ep 292 17.04.2023

This  episode features Matt Aitchison, a successful hotelier, investment syndicator, and sought-after speaker in the real estate industry. Matt's journey began as a realtor where he built a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S, ranked by Wall Street Journal. However, he soon realized that this path wouldn't unlock financial freedom, and thus, he transitioned to investing in real estate f...

Finding your Unique Value in the Market With TJ McLelland │Ep 291 10.04.2023

This week on the podcast, Kevin is joined by TJ McLelland, the Broker for Fitness Realty. TJ partners with a diverse team of real estate professionals, representing buyers and sellers throughout the Wasatch Front in Utah. The properties that TJ and his team handle range from condos and income properties to spectacular brand-new homes, and in 2020, they closed over $27 million in transactions in 96...

The Real Estate Investing Journey with Nolan Chandler │Ep 290 03.04.2023

On this week's show, we have Nolan Chandler, an active-duty Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC, who unknowingly became a real estate investor when he bought his first primary residence with his VA loan. About a year and a half later, he became interested in real estate and started learning and taking action, including house hacking. Nolan shares his experience and lessons learned on his jou...

The Future of the Real Estate Market With Rod Khleif │Ep 289 27.03.2023

In this week’s episode, we will be taking a look at the future of the Real Estate Market with our guest, Rod Khleif, a multiple business owner and philanthropist who is passionate about business, high performance, real estate and giving back. Tune in on this week’s episode to find out more! "Don't sit on your laurels, figure out what you're gonna do, and go learn it right now."...

Get Your Books in Order With Max Emory │Ep 288 20.03.2023

In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Max Emory, a Bookkeeping Professional, REI & Financial Coach and Consultant, USMC Veteran, and relentless Real Estate Investor with 20 doors and counting. We will be taking a look at all things Bookkeeping – the importance of it and getting your books in order. Tune in on this week’s episode to find out more! " Consistent, intentional, and daily ac...

Carving a Niche in Underwriting With Michael Scanlon │Ep 287 13.03.2023

This week Kevin catches up with college buddy Michael Scanlon, who went from being an athlete/model/student to venturing into the real estate arena and closing deals as his own broker. Listen to how he has achieved a personal net worth just short of $2m and has done so through wise usage of numbers from liquidity hacks at the purchase to cost segregations, and more. Michael's journey is an in...

Regenerative Therapy: The Future is Now with Dr. Jeff Donatello │Ep 286 06.03.2023

 In this week’s episode, Kevin sits down with Dr. Jeff Donatello, CEO of the Center for Wellbeing, to discuss the exciting potential of Regenerative Therapy for patients struggling with chronic pain and inflammation. Dr. Jeff works with his medical team to use a combination of Stem Cell-Derived Biologics and Functional Medicine Model to provide a comprehensive and personalized approach to healthca...

Serving Those Who Serve: Hosting Military Guests With Alex Tessier │Ep 285 27.02.2023

Tune in on this week’s episode as we take a look at all things Billets and Military STRs with our guest, CEO of Billets and USAF Maintenance Officer with the Alabama Air National Guard, Alex Tessier! "I think we each have to be the hero in our own story and that kinda goes back to the Ayn Rand philosophy and I think you just have to work hard and you can learn a lot from people around you but...

Investing in Real Estate from Anywhere with Tim Robinson and Lisa Tilstra │Ep 284 20.02.2023

In this week’s episode, Kevin interviews Tim Robinson and Lisa Tilstra from REI Concierge, helping American citizens abroad buy great investment properties from anywhere in the world. We will be taking a look at the tactical and practical tips for investing in Real Estate from anywhere. Tune in to find out more! "Take action, learn then DO. Your first property doesn't have to be a home r...

Conquering Fear: A Military Spouse's Investing Journey With Kaitlyn McKay │Ep 283 13.02.2023

In this week's episode, Kevin interviews Kaitlyn McKay, a military spouse and owner of her own business, Military Maids who shares her inspiring story of overcoming fear on her journey as a real estate investor. As a mom of four kids, Kaitlyn's experience sheds light on the challenges and opportunities that military spouses face. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this week’s episode! "Don&...

The World of Commercial Real Estate Lending with Tyler Carney-DeBord │Ep 282 06.02.2023

Kevin interviews Tyler Carney-DeBord, a partner of Atlas Real Estate Capital and a former senior Vice President at Marcus and Millichap Capital Corporation. In this week’s episode, we will be taking a look at all things Commercial Real Estate Lending. Tune in to find out more!  "Understand that relationships come first in Real Estate. Hone, grow, and deepen those." -Tyler Carney-DeBord H...

From Coach to Millionaire with KC McKeown │Ep 281 30.01.2023

In this week’s episode, we will be taking a look at becoming a successful Real Estate Agent with our guest, KC McKeown, a veteran of the United States Marine Corps, a member of the ADPI community, and a super successful Real Estate Agent. Tune in on this week’s episode! "Whatever you do, you need to do it well and in order to do it well you need to do it constantly." -KC McKeown Here are...

How to Creatively Build 6-Figure Income with Real Estate with David Sanford │Ep 280 23.01.2023

In this week's episode, we will be taking a look at creative finance techniques with our guest David Sanford, an active-duty service member who has built up a substantial real estate portfolio over recent years. Tune in to find out more! "If you're not getting your name out there, you'll never build the network you need to build the life you want." -David Sanford Here are...

Making Land Investing Work For You with Brent Bowers│Ep 279 16.01.2023

In this week’s episode, Kevin interview Brent Bowers, an investor, a coach with a focus on buying and selling vacant land, and an Army Officer with over 8 years of service. Brent will be talking about all things Seller Financing. Tune in to find out more! "Stop educating and take action. Action leads to the result and let the result educate you." -Brent Bowers Here are 5 Key Takeaways fr...

Client Relationship Manager 101 With Jason Wright│Ep 278 09.01.2023

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 overw...

STR Strategies With Mike Henrie Part 2│Ep 277 02.01.2023

In this week’s episode, we will be taking a look at STR Strategies with our special guest, Mark Henrie, a percussionist and drum set artist in the United States Air Force (USAF) Heritage of America Band and owner of the Nantahala Vacations LLC and Aerial Photography Drone Productions. Sit back, relax, and enjoy! "Start right now. Just continue living today and every raise that you get from no...

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