In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty talks with Erik Oliver from Maven Cost Segregation about how investors can use cost segregation and bonus depreciation to reduce taxes and reinvest savings into more real estate!

Erik breaks down what accelerated depreciation is, how both residential and commercial property owners can benefit, and why the return of 100% bonus depreciation creates big opportunities for investors. He also touches on the short-term rental loophole, real estate professional status, and updates from the “Big Beautiful Bill.”

If you want to lower your tax burden and boost cash flow, this episode is full of practical strategies!

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063717056842
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skysthelimit.podcast/
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/

Connect with Erik!
• Erik's Email: erik@mavencostseg.com
• Maven Cost Segregation Website: https://mavencostseg.com
• Erik Oliver LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-oliver-b800657/

#RealEstate #Investing #CostSegregation #BonusDepreciation #TaxStrategy

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s The Limit, host Mike Doherty sits down with Gary Jonas, Owner and CEO of The HOW Group, a full-service investment firm with over $500 million in assets under management.

Gary shares how he went from buying his first home in his 20s to building one of Philadelphia’s leading real estate investment and development companies. He also explains how The HOW Group navigates today’s market with a long-term, cash flow focused investment strategy. Gary discusses the importance of local market knowledge, strong systems like EOS, and communities like GoBundance that have supported his personal and professional growth.

Tune in to learn practical real estate strategies, market insights, and the mindset that helped Gary grow from 10 rental properties to managing a $500M portfolio.

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com

Connect with Gary!
Gary's Email: gary@howgroup.com
Gary's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-jonas-371288a/
The HOW Group Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thehowgroup
The HOW Group Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowgroup
The HOW Group LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thehowgroup/
Website: https://www.impact-howgroup.com/investments

#RealEstate #Investing #Multifamily #SingleFamily #RealEstateDevelopment #Investment

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit, host Mike talks with Jeff Ervick, Managing Partner, Investor Relations at Valoris Capital Partners, about his journey from a 20-year tech career to managing a real estate portfolio worth over $220 million.

Jeff shares how he started with house hacking and single-family rentals before moving into multifamily syndications and commercial deals. He explains how the BRRRR strategy, private lending, and strong relationships helped him scale and co-found Valoris Capital Partners.

Tune in to hear how Jeff builds partnerships, manages capital, and helps investors create long-term wealth through multifamily real estate.

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com

Connect with Jeff!
Email: jeff@valoriscapitalpartners.com
LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/jeff_ervick
Valoris Capital Partners Website: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/
Link to Valoris website, directly to the VCP Fund: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/fund/
Link to Self-Directed IRA Blog: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/unlock-the-power-of-your-old-401k-how-self-directed-iras-can-supercharge-your-retirement/
Link to Ebook: https://valoriscapitalpartners.com/nextlevel/#book

#realestateinvesting #multifamilyinvesting #passiveincome #realestatesyndication #wealthbuilding #brrrrstrategy

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of the Sky’s The Limit, Mike talks with Zach Zimmer, founder of The Passive Life, who walked away from the corporate grind to build a real estate portfolio he fully owns. Zach explains how a five-year mindset shift took him from chasing titles in private equity and manufacturing to acquiring more than 150 real estate deals and holding 53 cash-flowing single-family rentals.

He breaks down why he avoids syndications, how the BRRRR strategy and hard money lending fueled his growth, and why he kept his W-2 income until his passive earnings surpassed it. Zach also discusses losing seven figures in syndications, pivoting back to direct ownership, and getting laid off twice—first in fear and later with full confidence thanks to passive income.

Tune in to hear how Zach built true freedom on his own terms and how you can start doing the same today.

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com

Connect with Zach!
Email: zach_zimmer@yahoo.com
Website: https://zachzimmer.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RealZachZimmer/

#RealEstateInvesting, #PassiveIncome, #FinancialFreedom, #BRRRRStrategy, #RentalProperties, #RealEstatePodcast, #ThePassiveLife, #CashFlow, #WealthBuilding

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Nate Helbach to unpack how he left his job and co-founded Neutral, a multifamily development company redefining what it means to build sustainable, future-focused communities. Nate shares how he structures deals, raises capital, and consistently delivers investors strong returns while tackling the challenges of ground-up development.

They dive into why Neutral centers every project around health, wellness, and sustainability, leveraging Passive House standards, LEED certifications, and geothermal systems, while also taking advantage of tax incentives like 179D credits and bonus depreciation to maximize value.

Nate also opens up about the mindset shift it takes to move from employee to entrepreneur, the long-term vision required to build at scale, and how he balances family life with running a fast-growing business.

If you’re ready to see what it looks like to create multifamily communities with both financial strength and a purpose-driven approach, this is the episode for you!

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/podcast
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/

Nate's Email: nate@neutral.us
Neutral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neutral_us
Neutral YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@neutral-us
Neutral Contact: contact@neutral.us

#RealEstateDevelopment #MultifamilyInvesting #SustainableLiving #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SkyTheLimitPodcast

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Wayne Courreges III, multi-family investor, short-term rental operator, and strategic planner, to explore how he’s scaling with intention in both real estate and life.

Wayne shares his transition from full-time W-2 employee to owning hundreds of units and balancing family life. He breaks down the evolution of his investing philosophy, including his shift from cash flow to appreciation-focused markets, and why he’s so big on investor alignment and clear communication. You’ll hear how Wayne’s operations are driven by core values, how he builds trust with capital partners, and why focusing on people first always wins.

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/

• Wayne Courreges III Email: wayne@creipartners.com
• Wayne Courreges LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wacourregesiii/
• Crei Partners Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creipartners/
• Crei Partners Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/creipartners/
• Crei Partners YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@creipartners
• Crei Partners Website: https://www.creipartners.com
• Crei Partners Calendly: https://calendly.com/creipartners/invest

#RealEstateInvestor #MultifamilyInvesting #ShortTermRentals #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTips #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurMindset #InvestmentStrategy #BusinessGrowth #SkyTheLimitPodcast

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike sits down with Stephanie Cabral to unpack how she runs a lean, systemized rental business, powered by one virtual assistant, automations, and practical AI workflows. Stephanie breaks down the real advantages of mid-term rentals (cleaner units, fewer heavy turns, steadier occupancy), how she’s structuring creative deals (including a real seller-finance/1031 combo), and why thinking outside the box lets her manage properties while traveling, even renting out her own place to offset costs.

They also dive into the mindset side: self-talk, visualization, and a simple “50 reasons” exercise to push past fear, make the call, and buy the building. If you want a blueprint for running rentals with clean systems, creative capital, and calm execution, this one’s for you.


🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/

• Stephanie Cabral Email: stephanie@theleanlandlord.com
• Stephanie Cabral Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestephaniecabral/
• Stephanie Cabral Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheStephanieCabral/


#RealEstateInvesting #StephanieCabral #MidTermRentals #SellerFinancing #1031Exchange #CreativeFinancing #PropertyManagement #Automation #AIinRealEstate #VirtualAssistant #PassiveIncome #RemoteLandlording #SystemsAndProcesses #WealthBuilding #Mindset

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast

In this episode of Sky’s the Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Alec McElhinny, the founder and CEO of Landplay, to discuss how he carved a path in the alternative real estate space through industrial value-add projects and niche flex space developments.

Alec shares how he transitioned from pursuing actuarial science to house hacking and ultimately to building and flipping commercial real estate, leveraging creative strategies like 1031 and 721 exchanges. He dives deep into his passion for underserved markets, his philosophy on avoiding crowded spaces, and the importance of vision, mentorship, and being coachable.

Whether you're a new investor looking for your first move or a seasoned entrepreneur wanting to think outside the box, this episode is packed with valuable insight.

🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/

• Alec McElhinny LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alecjmcelhinny/
• Alec McElhinny Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlecMcElhinny3
• Landplay Website: https://land-play.com/

#RealEstate #FlexSpace #AlternativeInvesting #RealEstateInvestor #CommercialRealEstate #HouseHacking #RealEstateDevelopment #PassiveIncome #MentorshipMatters #SkyIsTheLimitPodcast

Subscribe to our YouTube channel to watch our podcast and other related content in video form! https://www.youtube.com/@skysthelimit.podcast