🎙️ New Episode Out Now with Nick Johnson & Gabe Einhorn
(Yes… Gabe should’ve been a cowboy 🤠)

This conversation went far deeper than we expected. We dive into:
✨ How faith and purpose shape long-term business success
🥃 The best of Tennessee living — distilleries, caves, music, and culture
🏗️ Construction, growth, and the mindset behind building things that truly last

If you’re interested in how real relationships, grounded values, and smart business decisions intersect, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Meet two great guys:

Nick Johnson — builder of all things construction at Ryzec Building Group, licensed commercial real estate broker at SVN, and connector of people, relationships, and opportunities as Chairman of Contractors, Closers & Connections. I’m committed to elevating our industry through meaningful partnerships and strong community ties. Above all, I’m a proud husband and father to three wonderful children, grateful for the life and purpose that drive everything I do.

Gabe Einhorn — the founder and CEO of VryfID, the renter-first identity and document platform fixing the chaotic NYC rental process. He’s also the founder of Prays, a rapidly growing faith-driven apparel and media brand, and he arranges commercial real estate debt financing nationwide. At just 24, Gabe is building multiple companies at once and documenting the entire journey through social media.

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🎙️The Self-Storage Advantage.

Christy Brock and Margot Kennedy break down one of the most recession-resistant plays in commercial real estate: Self-Storage.

Storage is one of the most consistently profitable and recession-resistant asset classes in commercial real estate: self-storage.

We dive into how self-storage delivers immediate cash flow for partners, along with seller-friendly buyout structures that allow owners to unlock most of their equity, reduce capital gains exposure, and still retain upside on the back end.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why over 11% of U.S. households rely on self-storage — and why demand keeps rising
• How low management intensity + controllable expenses create stable performance
• The role of automation, dynamic pricing, and ancillary revenue in driving returns
• Why simple maintenance and fewer surprises make storage a powerful diversification tool
• How creative deal structures can benefit both investors and longtime owners

If you want to understand why self-storage continues to win in both boom cycles and downturns, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

You can learn more about Christy and Margot at https://www.wiicre.com/.

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This week, I sat down with Thomas Brachey, PMP, founder of Key Real Estate Consulting and one of the sharpest minds in tax-advantaged real estate. Thomas specializes in 1031 exchanges, mineral-rights strategies, and the overlooked investment structures most people never hear about.

Recognized as a 2025 Top Agent by BestAgents.US, Thomas blends deep technical training (PMP + Six Sigma Master Black Belt) with real-world execution. He's also the author of Basics of the 1031 Exchange and Leveraging Mineral Rights and the 1031 Exchange, two guides that simplify complex strategies for everyday investors.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to structure 1031 exchanges for long-term tax deferral and cash flow
• Why mineral rights are becoming a lucrative alternative asset class
• How retirement accounts (SDIRAs, Solo 401(k)s, etc.) tie into real estate and minerals
• Common mistakes and red flags and how to avoid them

A must-listen for investors exploring smarter, tax-efficient ways to scale.

Are you aware of the tax and cash-flow advantages a 1031 exchange can unlock when mineral rights are involved?

For property evaluations you can reach me at 615-212-5524 - Carson@passive.investments

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