.png)
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
The military taught us discipline, leadership, and resilience—but it never taught us how to build wealth or create true financial freedom. That’s where we come in.
I’m Markian Sich, a United States Marine turned real estate investor, and I know firsthand how tough it can be to figure out what’s next after service. That’s why I started The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast—to bring you real stories, real strategies, and real success from military investors, entrepreneurs, and industry experts who’ve been where you are.
We talk about leveraging your VA Loan, Military House Hacking, and proven investing strategies to help you build passive income, transition with confidence, and take control of your financial future.
You’ve fought hard to defend the American Dream—now let’s make sure you own a piece of it. Subscribe now and start your journey to financial freedom!
The Active Duty Passive Income Podcast
From Rental Scam to Real Estate Goldmine: How Trevor Turned a Fraud Call into a Fortune | Ep 368
Navy Vet Cracks the Code on Low-Maintenance Real Estate (While Others Struggle with Problem Tenants)
Navy veteran Trevor Mathena didn't just stumble into real estate success—he engineered it. In this episode, discover how Trevor built a profitable portfolio of single-family homes in Toledo, Ohio, while most investors are drowning in tenant headaches and maintenance nightmares.
You'll learn Trevor's secret weapon: owning his own maintenance company, Home Smiles, which keeps his properties cash-flowing while other landlords watch their profits disappear into repair bills. But that's just the beginning.
Trevor reveals his counterintuitive approach to property management, why he pivoted to midterm rentals, and how he landed long-term leases with a medical company that most investors would never think to pursue.
What you'll discover:
The maintenance strategy that eliminates 90% of landlord headaches
Why Trevor's "boring" Ohio market outperforms flashy investment hotspots
His system for finding hidden opportunities other investors miss
The real truth about professional vs. self-management (it's not what you think)
Whether you're just starting out or looking to scale smarter, Trevor's military-precision approach to real estate will change how you think about building wealth through rental properties.
Connect with Trevor's property maintenance company HomeSmiles located in Austin, TX HERE.
Do you want to join a community of like-minded Military Real Estate Investors offering real estate education that actually works while celebrating camaraderie, and competition, and fostering a spirit of support?
Introducing ADPI Campus™ - the premiere platform and online space for Military Real Estate Investors worldwide! Podcast listeners can JOIN ADPI CAMPUS FOR FREE now and get in on the action!
Helpful Resources
Connect with the ADPI: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Please Subscribe, Rate, & Review on Apple Podcasts
