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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
The 2% Comeback: The Backyard Loophole Investors Miss With Thach Nguyen | Ep 376
Markian sits down with Thach Nguyen to blend mindset and tactics for today’s market—how military precision can become analysis paralysis (and how to beat it), why rapport is the real negotiation edge, and the ADU/DADU playbook to force value, boost cash flow, and even approach 1–2% rule outcomes.
What You’ll Learn
- The mindset shift from “perfect plan” to “action first” (especially for vets).
- Rapport frameworks that turn negotiations into true win-wins.
- How ADUs/DADUs unlock cash flow, resale flexibility, and future-proofing.
- Funding paths and practical tips to build/add units and maximize property value.
Timestamps
- 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
- 00:43 Exciting Episode Announcement
- 01:03 Introducing Thatch NEN
- 02:46 Thatch's Family and Personal Story
- 04:12 Parenting and Life Lessons
- 07:05 Thatch's Real Estate Journey
- 11:07 Military Influence and Real Estate
- 16:54 Building Rapport in Real Estate
- 32:28 The Importance of Rapport in Communication
- 33:32 Tactical Advice for Real Estate Deals
- 34:28 Affordable Housing Solutions with ADUs
- 36:31 Personal Experiences and Market Insights
- 38:07 Financing and Building ADUs
- 39:49 Maximizing Property Value with ADUs
- 45:24 Understanding the 1% and 2% Rules
- 46:56 Future Trends and Market Predictions
- 57:06 Event Information and Final Thoughts
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Thach Nguyen — Real estate investor, coach, and keynote at Military REICon. Known for high-energy communication, rapport-driven deal-making, and scalable ADU/DADU strategies.
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