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 covers real risks, smarter structures, and how to avoid costly mistakes.

Adam Kintigh is an asset protection strategist with over 24 years of experience, currently with Nevada Corporate Headquarters (NCH). He specializes in forming entities, estate planning, tax and accounting strategies, and business structuring for investors nationwide. Adam is an expert on practical, legally sound frameworks for protecting rental portfolios, drawn from decades of industry knowledge and client success.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(02:15) Most common LLC questions from investors

(03:06) Guest intro: Adam Kintigh of NCH

(06:26) Adam’s background and NCH overview

(10:25) Why Delaware, Nevada, and Wyoming matter

(13:35) Inside vs. outside liability explained

(17:15) Piercing the corporate veil risks

(25:16) What is charging order protection?

(36:22) Real estate privacy trusts explained

(44:14) What is fraudulent conveyance?

(46:15) Bookkeeping for a simplified structure

(50:53) Outro

Connect with Adam Kintigh:

• 📩 Email Adam at: adam@nchinc.com and mention Passive Income Pilots to get started.
• Website: https://nchinc.com
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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 benefits and how. Whether you're building passive income or just want to keep more of what you earn, this is required listening.

Nathan Sosa is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with Hall CPA, a firm specializing in real estate tax strategy. As a seasoned tax strategist, Nathan works closely with high-income professionals and investors to navigate complex tax codes and optimize financial outcomes. With expertise in Opportunity Zones, real estate syndications, and tax planning, Nathan empowers clients with proactive strategies to minimize tax liabilities and build wealth.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(02:53) What changed with the 2025 tax bill

(05:48) Standard deduction increases and simplifications

(07:42) How earners under $200k benefit

(15:41) Bonus depreciation back to 100%

(18:42) New tax-advantaged Trump accounts for kids

(25:04) SALT cap raised for higher earners

(30:00) Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) updates

(34:02) Entitlement spending cuts and political tradeoffs

(38:15) Tax-free overtime up to $300k AGI

(46:06) Why this bill could supercharge the economy

(47:00) Outro

Connect with Nathan Sosa:

• Book a Discovery Call with Nathan Sosa: https://bit.ly/HallCPA

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Ever wonder what happens when you invest in a syndication? In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson break down how real estate syndications work, from deal sourcing and underwriting to legal docs, fees, and investor returns. Learn how passive investors get access to large-scale deals, what to look for in a sponsor, and what happens after you wire the funds. If you're considering a syndication, this is your essential primer.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(03:11) Why syndications open new doors

(05:02) What is a real estate syndication?

(07:20) Inside a $102M portfolio deal

(09:50) How deals are sourced and vetted

(11:38) Fee structures: who gets what

(17:13) Key documents: PPM, OA, subscription

(23:28) How to title your investment

(29:20) Accreditation: requirements and process

(37:58) What happens after you invest

(42:00) Outro

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What could cost you your flying career? Not being prepared for your medical.

Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Dan Monlux of Wingman Med to discuss how pilots can protect their FAA medical certificates. Dan breaks down what happens during a medical exam, the importance of primary care, and why early detection matters. This is a must-listen for pilots over 40 and anyone serious about staying in the skies.

Dan Monlux is a retired Navy F-18 pilot and dual-trained physician in family and aerospace medicine. As co-founder of Wingman Med, he now helps pilots navigate complex FAA medical certification issues. With thousands of pilots successfully guided through the process, Dan combines flight experience and deep regulatory insight to keep aviators flying safely and confidently.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(03:29) The one test every pilot over 40 should do

(06:25) Treat your medical like a checkride

(08:09) Primary care vs. AME: What's the risk?

(13:33) EKG tip that can save your exam

(17:01) Why most AMEs can’t coach you

(20:43) ADHD, mental health, and new FAA standards

(26:07) Screening tests to do by age group

(32:02) MedExpress simulator and application tips

(36:06) How to access your past FAA medicals

(50:00) Outro

Connect with Dan Monlux:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-monlux

👉 MedExpress Simulator + Consults at Wingman Med: https://wingmanmed.com

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Get ready to uncover the secrets of one of commercial real estate’s most resilient and misunderstood asset classes: self-storage. In this in-depth episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson explore why self-storage continues to outperform in uncertain times, how millennials are transforming storage use, and what makes it such a powerful wealth vehicle for passive investors. They share personal stories, break down tenant behavior, explain how to boost NOI with tenant insurance, and demystify cap rates and value creation. Plus, hear about their upcoming Houston tour where you can walk properties and learn the strategy firsthand.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(4:07) A brief history of self-storage

(8:52) Sticky tenants and rent increases

(11:09) Millennials, boomers, and behavior shifts

(15:06) Business use cases and commercial demand

(18:43) Automation, kiosks, and virtual support

(23:02) Recession resistance and industry resilience

(30:20) Buying from mom and pops

(35:48) What actually drives cap rate compression

(43:10) Capital flows and REIT consolidation

(47:40) Outro

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In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with attorney Amanda Wynalda from Anderson Advisors to unpack everything pilots and high-income earners need to know about trusts, wills, and asset protection. From revocable vs. irrevocable trusts to layering LLCs and avoiding the due-on-sale clause, this episode is a blueprint for protecting your wealth while staying legally compliant.

Amanda Wynalda is a licensed attorney and executive at Anderson Business Advisors, where she leads the land trust and deed department. With a background in tax law, estate planning, and a personal history in a multi-generational real estate business, Amanda brings practical and legal expertise to asset protection. She’s also a dynamic speaker, educator, and trusted advisor for high-income professionals looking to protect and structure their wealth.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(04:51) Amanda’s legal and real estate background

(08:13) Key differences between wills and trusts

(12:41) Importance of funding your trust properly

(20:41) Choosing the right trustee and backup

(23:11) Real estate structure for everyday pilots

(32:58) Liability risks with and without entities

(46:17) Protecting your mortgage from acceleration

(54:28) Outro

Connect with Amanda Wynalda:

Website: https://andersonadvisors.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-fletcher-wynalda-a1a6373

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In this episode, hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson talk with chief economist Dr. Peter Linneman to demystify interest rates, the national deficit, and how it all affects pilots, real estate investors, and entrepreneurs. Discover why U.S. debt may not be the threat it’s made out to be, how capital flows drive values, and what most people get wrong about inflation and treasury yields. They also unpack commercial real estate's current cycle, the impact of bonus depreciation, and why now might be the smartest time to invest if you know where to look.

Dr. Peter Linneman is a renowned economist, former Wharton professor, and founder of Linneman Associates. With a PhD from the University of Chicago and decades of experience advising major firms and boards, he is the author of the industry-standard textbook Real Estate Finance and Investments and publisher of the respected Linneman Letter. In this episode, he shares plainspoken economic insight tailored for high-income professionals and investors.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(03:16) Peter Linneman’s background and credentials

(06:45) Why the deficit fear is overblown

(09:39) U.S. debt vs. national wealth explained

(13:18) The real issue: inefficient spending

(17:46) What pilots should focus on instead

(23:12) Why U.S. wealth keeps growing

(28:00) Are we headed into a recession?

(34:17) Where we are in the real estate cycle

(39:11) Bonus depreciation and capital flows

(42:27) Why treasury and Fed rates diverged

(45:53) Outro

Connect with Dr. Peter Linneman:

Website: https://www.linnemanassociates.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peterlinneman

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In this episode, Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome CPA Thomas Castelli of Hall CPA to break down the latest tax developments affecting high-income earners. From the potential return of 100% bonus depreciation to how the real estate professional status works in practice, Tom shares key strategies to help you keep more of what you earn. Whether you're flying the line or growing your rental portfolio, this episode delivers practical advice for optimizing deductions, structuring entities, and deciding when to hire a pro vs. going DIY.

Thomas Castelli is a CPA and partner at Hall CPA, specializing in strategic tax planning for real estate investors and business owners. With deep expertise in real estate professional status, bonus depreciation, and entity structuring, Tom helps high-income earners legally reduce their tax burden. In this episode, he brings timely insights on new legislation and actionable strategies tailored for pilots and investors.

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(02:52) Why this tax bill matters

(03:39) Return of 100% bonus depreciation

(06:38) Key highlights from the 2017 tax act

(10:32) Real estate professional status explained

(15:07) MAGA accounts and standard deduction

(19:51) Overtime and tip tax exemptions

(21:51) QBI deduction and entity structuring

(28:41) When to use a CPA vs TurboTax

(38:01) Outro

Connect with Hall CPA: https://bit.ly/HallCPA

Hall CPA - Passive Income Pilots 1-1 Tax Strategy Call: https://calendly.com/tax-smart-rei-plus/pip

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