Best Tait Duryea Podcasts (2025)

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346. From Cockpit to Capital: Tax Strategies High W-2 Earners Need to Know with Tait Duryea 55:42

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From the cockpit to commercial real estate, Tait's story shows how a high-earning W-2 professional can build wealth outside of the stock market. In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Tait shares the lessons he learned moving from single-family to multifamily to syndications and the strategies that help pilots and other professionals put the…

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#129 - Ego, Taxes, and the Paycheck Trap: Pilot Wealth Myths Exposed 29:42

17h ago29:42

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Why do so many high-earning pilots struggle to build real wealth? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson get candid about the habits, mindset, and blind spots that keep aviators from achieving true financial independence. They reveal the five biggest mistakes pilots make, from lifestyle creep and tax traps to ego-driven investing, and how to replace the…

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348. How to Turn ANY Airbnb into a Money Machine with Taylor Jones 38:16

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with short-term rental expert Taylor Jones to break down how investors are transforming ordinary Airbnbs into high-ROI “money machines”, even as the STR landscape becomes more competitive.Tune in to learn:- Why data-driven decisions outperform emotion-based investing every time.…

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Iron Horse Energy Fund Webinar 1:27:44

9d ago1:27:44

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We are thrilled to announce the opening of our Iron Horse Energy Fund, a $100M domestic drilling program offering accredited investors access to high-quality wells alongside major operators like EOG, ConocoPhillips, and Continental. Founder Tait Duryea, joined by Courtney (Iron Horse Energy), Mark Fleming (30-year oil & gas veteran), and CPA Nathan…

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#128 - Inside the Fine Print: PPMs, Trust, and Investor Protection with Seth Bradley 42:46

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What do private placement memorandums really mean for you as an investor? Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney and real estate operator Seth Bradley to pull back the curtain on syndication documents, accreditation rules, and what truly protects investors. Seth shares his personal journey from med school to big law to entrepreneu…

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347. W-2 Tax Strategies in 2025: What's Actually Working 39:08

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, hosts Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere dive into one of the most-requested topics from high-income investors and professionals, W-2 tax strategies.Tune in to learn:- Why W-2 income is so highly taxed and the biggest obstacles to offsetting it- How Section 469 passive activity rules work and proven ways…

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#127 - LLCs, Trusts, and K-1s: Smarter Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 52:03

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How protected is your wealth if something goes wrong? In this episode of Passive Income Pilots, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh to share practical strategies every pilot and high-income professional should know. From real estate privacy trusts that cut transfer taxes to Wyoming LLCs that safeguard synd…

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Pref Equity Masterclass 44:19

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What’s the smartest way to position yourself in today’s real estate market? Tait Duryea and Hunter Thompson dissect the capital stack and explain how investors can use private debt, common equity, and preferred equity to balance risk and reward. They reveal why banks hold the safest seat at the table, how leverage amplifies returns, and why PREF eq…

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September 2025 Hangar Talk 56:45

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What does it really take to grow wealth as a high-income professional? In this Hangar Talk, the team shares updates on the upcoming Investor Weekend in Colorado, including property tours, golf at Four Mile Ranch, and fireside conversations with oil and gas advisor Mark Fleming. You’ll also learn about the “buddy bidding” program, self-directed reti…

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#126 - Early Real Estate Mistakes and Lessons Learned 33:11

23d ago33:11

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What separates pilots who want to invest from those who actually succeed? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson share the real stories behind their first deals, the mistakes they made, and the lessons that still guide them today. From disastrous single-family rentals to managing multifamily properties, they explain why failure is often the b…

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Azara Tempe Fireside Chat 15:21

24d ago15:21

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Join Turbine Capital CEO Tait Duryea and Asym Capital founder Hunter Thompson as they sit down on-site at Azara Tempe. In this 15-minute conversation, Hunter shares why Phoenix remains one of the strongest multifamily markets in the U.S., how today’s challenges are more about financing than fundamentals, and why this property’s location, basis, and…

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345. Estate Planning for Real Estate Investors (Trusts vs. Wills) with Attorney Diana Khan 31:30

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Estate planning is one of the most overlooked parts of real estate investing, but without it, your portfolio and family can be left exposed. This week on the Tax Smart REI Podcast, we sit down with attorney, broker, and investor Diana Khan to talk about how real estate investors should approach estate planning.You'll learn:- Why every investor need…

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Azara Tempe Q&A Forum 1:00:34

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In this episode, we hosted a Live Q&A Forum for Azara Tempe, giving investors the opportunity to ask questions, discuss the business plan, review underwriting, explore different share classes, understand the location, and hear more of the backstory behind this multifamily investment opportunity. To reserve your spot or discover more about Azara Tem…

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Azara Tempe Webinar with Hunter Thompson and Tyler Lyons 59:51

1M ago59:51

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In this episode, we share the full investor webinar for Azara Tempe, a 56-unit multifamily community in the premier North Tempe submarket of Phoenix, Arizona. The Turbine Capital and Asym Capital teams walk through the opportunity, business plan, and share classes available to investors. For more information or to submit a commitment, please visit …

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344. Is a Condo or Single-Family Home Better for Maximizing Bonus Depreciation? (And More FAQ) 27:51

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere, CPA, answer real investor questions from the investing community, tackling some of the most pressing topics around bonus depreciation, short-term rentals, and advanced tax planning.Tune in to learn:- How cost segregation results differ between condos, single-family hom…

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343. 100% Bonus Is Back: Is Now the Time for a Short-Term Rental? 39:26

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Ryan Carriere, CPA, break down the two most common questions investors are asking after the passage of the “Big Beautiful Bill” and the return of 100% bonus depreciation:- Should you invest in real estate or specifically short-term rentals for tax savings?- When does it make sense to…

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#125 - Oil & Gas Investing for High-Income Pilots with Mark Fleming 52:18

1M ago52:18

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Can oil and gas really be a smart play for high-income professionals? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Mark Fleming, petroleum engineer and Turbine Capital’s oil & gas advisor, to break it down. From the basics of how drilling works to the tax advantages that can offset W2 income, you’ll learn the realities of this often-m…

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342. This Mistake Could Sink You in an IRS Audit with Justin Shore, EA 39:01

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli sits down with Hall CPA Advisory Manager Justin Shore to break down why bookkeeping isn’t just busy work, it’s the foundation of audit defense and financial success as a real estate investor.Tune in to learn:- Why sloppy bookkeeping can raise red flags and trigger IRS scrutiny- The key d…

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#124 - $44 Trillion and the Future of Retirement Investing with Mat Sorensen 50:52

2M ago50:52

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Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Mat Sorensen, CEO of Directed IRA, for a powerful discussion on how pilots and high-income professionals can unlock private investment opportunities through retirement accounts. From self-directed IRAs to Solo Ks, Mat explains the mechanics of rolling over old 401(k)s, navigating recent regulatory changes, and ta…

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341. From One Rental to $943K in Depreciation and Almost Zero Taxes with Zack Mattos 38:34

2M ago38:34

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with financial planner and short-term rental investor Zack Mattos to unpack how he went from a 20-year career focused solely on traditional retirement accounts to leveraging real estate to nearly eliminate his tax bill, including a staggering $943K in depreciation from one luxur…

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#123 - Market Cycles, Debt, and Real Estate Opportunities with Hunter Thompson 49:22

2M ago49:22

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Is now the right time to buy real estate or to hold cash? In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Hunter Thompson, founder of Asym Capital and host of Cash Flow Connections, to unpack today’s real estate market. They cover cycles, debt structures, the COVID impact, rising interest rates, and why current distress is more about fin…

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Turbine Capital Annual Shareholder Event 2025 1:22:45

2M ago1:22:45

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Tait Duryea hosts Turbine Capital’s 2025 Annual Shareholder Event, reflecting on the firm’s most successful year to date. With Brittney Atiburcio and guest advisor Mark Fleming, the team shares company growth, portfolio performance across 30 active deals, and insights into today’s economic reset. They also share updates on multifamily, industrial, …

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Hangar Talk August 2025: Houston, Tempe, and the 2025 Oil & Gas Fund Explained 27:18

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Tait Duryea and the Turbine Capital team break down key investor updates, starting with the fast-approaching August 15th subscription deadline for the Houston storage deal. Hear about Azara Tempe, a 56-unit multifamily near ASU with strong occupancy, solid returns, and significant depreciation benefits. Then meet Mark Fleming, Turbine Capital’s new…

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Hangar Talk July 2025: Oil & Gas Tax Strategies 29:49

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Tait Duryea welcomes Nathan Sosa for the first guest appearance of the Hangar Talk series to break down one of the most powerful and misunderstood tax advantages available to high-income earners: oil and gas investing. They unpack how working interests can offset W-2 income, why structure matters, and how the upcoming Iron Horse Energy Fund is desi…

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340. From Chickens to Cashflow: Inside a $3.5M Lending Portfolio and 100+ Door Empire 37:52

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with entrepreneur and investor John Paul Houston to unpack his journey from running a backyard chicken operation to building a $3.5M private lending portfolio and a 100+ door real estate empire — all while dramatically reducing his tax bill by qualifying as a Real Estate Profess…

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Hangar Talk June 2025: Cashflow, Capital, and Splits 29:18

2M ago29:18

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What do “7% preferred return” and “70/30 split” actually mean for your investment? In this Hangar Talk episode, Tait Duryea breaks down how cashflow and waterfalls work in GP-LP real estate deals. Using relatable rental property examples, he explains preferred returns, equity multiples, liquidity events, capital account reductions, and the tax trea…

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#122 - How Pilots Use Whole Life Insurance to Fund Investments with Rod Zabriskie 49:50

2M ago49:50

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What if your life insurance could help you invest without selling a single asset? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Rod Zabriskie of Money Insights to demystify how whole life insurance can be used as a wealth-building tool. They break down the differences between term and whole life, how cash value grows, and why this strategy avoids risks …

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Houston Storage: Why This Deal Stands Out 10:09

2M ago10:09

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What makes a deal boring, and why might that be a good thing? In this episode of the Turbine Capital Private Podcast, Ryan Gibson joins Tait Duryea for a candid conversation about their latest Houston acquisition and why it may be the strongest deal they’ve done to date. With $30M already committed and closing set for late August, Tait Duryea and R…

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339. Multiple Businesses, Major Write-Offs: Marty Geier’s Path to a $40K Taxable Income 49:50

2M ago49:50

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In this episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas and Ryan sit down with entrepreneur and investor Marty Geier to unpack how he reduced his taxable income from $1.4 million to just $40K using a blend of business building, short-term rentals, and advanced tax strategy.Tune in to learn:- How Marty uses the 500-hour rule to make short-term rental l…

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Welcome to the Turbine Capital Private Podcast 8:53

2M ago8:53

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Welcome to the launch of the Turbine Capital Private Podcast, your insider track to everything happening at Turbine, from deal flow to strategy, directly from the source. Host Tait Duryea introduces the platform, and he is joined by Jon Yost and TJ Johnson, who share their aviation backgrounds, personal investing journeys, and key roles within the …

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#121 - Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Wealth with Pilot Couple Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson 54:12

2M ago54:12

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What if your first home turned into your first big win? Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Brad Hilton and Aubrey Carlson, a powerhouse pilot couple who turned a VA loan into a cash-flowing real estate business. From renovating a dated beach house to designing destination-worthy cabins in Julian, CA, Brad and Aubrey break down how they scaled a sh…

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338. The Truth About Infinite Banking: What You’re Not Being Told with Alex Savage CPA, CFP 46:35

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Before you commit to a whole life insurance policy, you need to understand what it really is and what it isn’t. This week on the Tax Smart REI Podcast, we sit down with financial planner Alex Savage, CPA and CFP, to break down the infinite banking concept and whether it truly makes sense for real estate investors and high-income earners.You'll lear…

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#120 - How to Evaluate Markets, Properties, and Risks in Real Estate with Derrick Harris 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

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What separates a solid real estate deal from a costly mistake? In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome Derrick Harris, SVP at Spartan Investment Group, to walk us through the real-world process of evaluating markets, properties, and operational risks. With a portfolio that spans millions of square feet, Derrick shares what works,…

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337. Cost Segregation, REPS, and the $280K Wake-Up Call with Lauren Kraus 34:07

3M ago34:07

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Before you hire just any tax pro, you need to understand what a real estate-focused advisor can actually do for you. This week on the Tax Smart REI Podcast, we sit down with investor and developer Lauren Kraus to hear how working with a specialist helped her uncover over $280K in missed tax savings—and dramatically shift her investing strategy.You'…

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#119 - LLCs, Trusts, and Bulletproof Asset Protection with Adam Kintigh 53:43

3M ago53:43

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What if your rental property is a lawsuit away from costing you everything? Tait Duryea connects with asset protection expert Adam Kintigh of Nevada Corporate Headquarters to break down what every investor should know about shielding wealth. From piercing the corporate veil to choosing between LLCs and real estate privacy trusts, this episode cover…

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336. The One Big Beautiful Bill Is Law: What You Need to Know Now 38:45

3M ago38:45

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In this week’s episode of the Tax Smart REI Podcast, Thomas Castelli and Nathan Sosa break down everything real estate investors and business owners need to know about the now-official “Big Beautiful Bill”, the sweeping tax package that just became law.Key topics covered:- 100% bonus depreciation is back and permanent: who qualifies and when it sta…

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#118 - The Big Beautiful Tax Bill with Nathan Sosa 48:38

3M ago48:38

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Get ready to demystify the 2025 Tax Bill. Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Nathan Sosa, tax strategist at Hall CPA, to uncover what this sweeping legislation really means for pilots and high-income earners. From the return of 100% bonus depreciation to new deductions for auto loans and overtime, Nathan breaks down exactly who benefit…