The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
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!
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
Going Real Estate Pro (Part 2) With Keegan Wetzel │Ep 304
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They had so much to cover it took two episodes! Kevin chats more in-depth 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.
"There’s a lot of numbers that are less intimidating than spending five hundred thousand dollars in development."
-Keegan Wetzel
Here are 5 Key Takeaways from this episode:
- Making deals in difficult markets and getting more involved in the process
- Elevate your real estate game with a net worth mindset, turning properties into pathways to wealth
- Understanding ADU laws – tips and tricks
- Exit Strategy – securing maximum gains along the journey with 2 phases
- Securing your real estate success with precise estimations of cap rate, exit valuation, and profit margin
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
ADPI was built by military members who realized something most people never question: trading time for money doesn’t lead to freedom.
So we built a different path.
Today, ADPI helps active-duty service members, veterans, and military spouses build passive income through real estate, entrepreneurship, and strategic investing. Inside the community you’ll find thousands of military investors who speak the same language of service, discipline, and execution.
The mission isn’t just buying properties.
It’s building a life with options.
More time with family.
More control of your future.
More impact in the community you serve.
If you’re active duty or a veteran and serious about using real estate to build lasting wealth, the ADPI Military Multifamily Cohort Program was built for you. We walk you through the entire process step by step, from building your team to structuring deals and going after properties that actually move the needle.
Book your free strategy call right now:
https://www.activedutypassiveincome.com/podcast-mma
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