Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 with Patrick Grimes - #260

In this episode of the Real Estate Reserve Podcast, hosts Jason Balin (Hard Money Bankers) and Ian Horowitz (Equity Warehouse) sit down with Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery, to break down the Top 8 Alternative Investments for 2026 and how investors can build true financial security through diversification.

Patrick shares his journey from a high-paid engineering career into alternative investing, including lessons learned from market cycles, leverage, and early real estate mistakes. The conversation dives deep into non-correlated asset classes and why building a "family office" mindset matters more than ever heading into 2026.

Topics covered include:

• What alternative investments really are (beyond stocks & traditional real estate)

• The difference between financial independence vs. financial security

• Why diversification across uncorrelated asset classes matters

• Passive vs. active investing—and when to take chips off the table

• Litigation funding explained (mass torts vs. class actions)

• Medical receivables & recession-resistant industries

• Oil & gas investing risks, rewards, and long-term outlook

• AI disruption and which industries may (or may not) survive it

• Common investor traps: guru programs, DIY investing, and over-concentration

• How to evaluate operators, partners, and deal flow in alternative assets

Patrick also shares resources for investors looking to explore alternative investments responsibly, including litigation finance, medical funding, energy, and more.

🎧 Whether you're an active real estate investor, passive investor, or someone looking to diversify your portfolio in 2026, this episode offers a masterclass in alternative investing strategy.

Connect with Patrick Grimes:
🌐 Website: PassiveInvestingMastery.com
📘 Free Book: PassiveInvestingMastery.com/book

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