Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances.
Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building systems, advanced tax strategies, and cash flow management techniques that turn chaotic finances into predictable profit machines.
Real estate wholesalers, fix and flip investors, and rental property owners making six or seven figures but still living paycheck to paycheck will discover how to stop constantly chasing the next deal. If you're overwhelmed by bookkeeping, financial management, and paying massive tax bills without knowing how to reduce them legally, you're ready to stop surviving and start building generational wealth.
Every episode delivers actionable strategies on real estate tax planning, business cash flow optimization, wealth building for entrepreneurs, and financial systems that create freedom. Learn real estate tax deductions, legal tax avoidance strategies, cash flow forecasting, business budgeting for real estate investors, profit and loss analysis, entity structuring for tax benefits, and wealth building strategies beyond closing deals.
Most real estate entrepreneurs focus on deal flow but ignore money flow. They hire accountants who only file taxes instead of providing proactive tax planning. Marcus shows you how to keep more of what you make, reduce your tax burden legally, and create financial systems that work whether you close one deal or ten deals per month.
Listen to case studies of real estate investors who've saved $50K+ in taxes annually, built seven-figure net worth, and achieved financial freedom. Learn from entrepreneurs who've transformed their businesses from cash-hungry operations into wealth-generating machines.
This isn't just spreadsheets and tax codes. It's about creating a real estate business that supports your lifestyle, reduces financial stress, and builds lasting wealth. Marcus addresses the mindset shifts, business systems, and financial habits that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those stuck in survival mode.
If you like The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Money Rahab with Nicole Lapin, The Dave Ramsey Show, or The Rich Dad Radio Show, you'll love Strength in Numbers.
Subscribe now and join thousands of real estate professionals who've discovered that true wealth doesn’t come from closing more deals, but from keeping more of what you make. Stop living deal to deal. Start building wealth that lasts.
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Episode 24: Why Paying Zero Taxes is the Dumbest Thing You Can Do with Kaden Hackney
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You save the money, you find the money, and then you invest it because we all owe it. But it's the opportunity to invest those savings that will ultimately generate long-term wealth through a tax strategy.
In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler sits down with BEC CFO tax partner Kaden Hackney to explain why the mindset of paying zero taxes can actually slow down wealth creation.
Listen as they break down the real purpose of tax strategy. From depreciation and real estate investing to understanding when not to eliminate taxes, this conversation brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood parts of running a successful real estate business. Enjoy the show!
You’ll Learn How To:
- Why paying zero taxes is often a bad financial decision
- Understand the difference between tax preparation and tax strategy
- Use real estate and depreciation to legally reduce taxes
- Build a tax strategy that supports long-term financial freedom
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(03:25) Kaden’s path into tax strategy and real estate
(05:17) What makes strong business partnerships work
(07:30) Why company culture and accountability matter in growth
(09:33) Tax preparation vs. tax strategy
(13:04) Tax savings only matter if you invest them
(16:21) Compliance risk and why documentation matters
(18:07) Key takeaways from the new tax law changes
(18:42) Hiring your kids as a legitimate tax strategy
(22:55) Tax rates as an important part of tax strategy
(24:06) Why 15–18% is the sweet spot for most entrepreneurs
(25:30) The danger of chasing zero taxes
(27:09) Bonus depreciation and real estate strategies explained
(29:12) Choosing between selling deals or holding rentals
(31:45) What a cost segregation study actually does
(32:27) How tax benefits influence which assets to buy
(35:35) Alternative tax-efficient investments beyond direct ownership
(37:30) Understanding tax-efficient investments at higher income levels
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate entrepreneurs who are earning high incomes
- Business owners who are tired of surprise tax bills
- Anyone trying to turn tax savings into real wealth
Why You Should Listen:
Paying zero taxes might sound good, but it’s rarely the smartest move. This episode explains why intentional tax planning, paired with the right investments, creates far better outcomes over time.
Connect with Kaden Hackney:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaden-h/
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler