The Military Millionaire Podcast
 

The Military Millionaire Podcast

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Our goal is to teach service members, and the working class how to build wealth, and invest in real estate so that you can achieve financial freedom and live the life you’ve always dreamed of!

Episodes

How I Buy Properties with Zero Down

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

Tuesday Oct 21, 2025

In this episode, I dive deep into the fundamentals of creative financing for real estate investors. I share how I’ve personally used strategies like seller financing, subject-to deals, lease options, and wrap mortgages to buy and hold properties — often with little to no money down.

I explain why creative financing isn’t just about money but about problem-solving for both buyers and sellers. Through real-world examples, I show how to structure win-win deals, avoid jargon when talking to sellers, and build your reputation as a “creative closer.” I reflect on how mastering creative financing has allowed me to invest without relying on traditional banks. Whether you’re just getting started or looking to scale your real estate business, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to do more with less capital and with more confidence.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) - Intro

(02:08) - Seller financing real example

(03:12) - Subject-to and lease options

(05:03) - Structuring win-win real estate deals

(07:16) - Real-world creative financing stories

(09:55) - Masterclass and final thoughts


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


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Earn Passive Income as a Limited Partner

Friday Oct 17, 2025

Friday Oct 17, 2025

In this episode, I break down what it means to be a limited partner in real estate investing and why this strategy works well for people who have more money than time. I explain how limited partners can earn passive income without dealing with the headaches of tenants, property management, or day-to-day decisions. You’ll learn how syndications work, how limited partners differ from general partners, and why preferred returns help align everyone’s interests.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) What is a limited partner
(01:10) Passive investing explained clearly
(02:20) Benefits of limited partnership investing
(03:45) Risks and common LP mistakes
(05:30) Understanding preferred returns structure


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


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5 Leverage Strategies Every Investor Needs

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025

Tuesday Oct 14, 2025

In this episode, I break down the five core types of leverage every entrepreneur and investor should understand. I share how I’ve used financial leverage to scale faster, time leverage to delegate smarter, and operational leverage to grow more efficiently. You’ll also hear how network and technology leverage can create compounding advantages in your business. If you’ve ever felt stuck trading time for money, this episode will show you how to multiply your impact without burning out.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro
(01:08) Financial leverage explained simply
(04:19) Smart use of other people’s time
(06:14) Scaling systems with operations
(07:43) Automating with tech and media
(08:43) Recap


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


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How to Stop Losing Money with Bad Agents

Friday Oct 10, 2025

Friday Oct 10, 2025

In this episode, I break down some of the biggest mistakes I see military service members make when working with real estate agents and lenders. Together, we dig into:

  • How choosing a part-time or unqualified agent can cost you serious money

  • Why hiring friends or family to represent you can backfire

  • The exact steps to find an experienced, full-time real estate professional

  • What you need to know before rate shopping lenders for your VA loan

If you’ve ever wondered how to protect your finances while buying a home or investment property, this episode will save you time, stress, and thousands of dollars.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) Intro

(01:08) The “friend or family” trap in real estate

(03:38) Why experience and market knowledge matter

(05:48) Real estate mistakes that cost veterans thousands

(06:52) Smart strategies for rate shopping lenders

(08:00) How to find trusted agents and lenders


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


Resources & Links

 

Connect with David Pere

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How to Hire the Right Property Manager

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025

Tuesday Oct 07, 2025

In this episode, I break down how to hire a great property manager — someone who protects your investment, keeps your units occupied, and saves you from the headaches that sink new investors. I walk through what property managers actually do, what their fees should look like, and when it makes sense to hand over the keys instead of managing yourself. You’ll also hear the questions I ask every PM before hiring and the red flags that tell me to walk away.

If you’ve been self-managing or struggling to scale your rental portfolio, this episode will give you a clear framework for finding and vetting the right property manager. From interviewing tips to understanding contracts and handling legal curveballs, you’ll walk away ready to make smarter, more confident management decisions.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome + intro
(01:18) What property managers actually do
(02:59) Vacancy math: price vs. speed
(03:36) Understanding fees and management costs
(06:31) Handling legal curveballs and tenant issues
(08:08) How to interview and vet your property manager
(10:06) Red flags + final takeaways


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


Resources & Links

 

Connect with David Pere

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5 Must-Have Real Estate Teammates

Friday Oct 03, 2025

Friday Oct 03, 2025

 In this episode, I break down the five people every real estate investor needs on their team — plus one bonus teammate that can make or break your deals. You’ll learn how to find the right agent, lender, property manager, attorney, and tax advisor, and why building relationships with these professionals matters more than any one transaction.

If you’re serious about investing, this episode will help you set the foundation for long-term success.

 

Timestamps

(00:00) Welcome + intro

(00:49) Finding the right real estate agent

(02:21) Financing through brokers and small banks

(03:37) Property managers, attorneys, and when to use them

(04:44) Why every investor needs a tax advisor (plus contractors)

(07:42) Relationships over transactions — your ultimate advantage


About the Show

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.


Resources & Links

 

Connect with David Pere

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How to Manage Your Rentals From Anywhere

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025

Tuesday Sep 30, 2025

In this episode, I break down how to manage your own rental properties remotely—step by step—using the exact processes my friend Dave uses to keep vacancies under two weeks in San Diego, CA and Jacksonville, NC. You’ll learn:

  • How to fill vacancies fast with smart, wide-net marketing (Zillow, Trulia, HotPads, Realtor, FB Marketplace, Craigslist, IG, word-of-mouth) and pro-level photos/video

  • Why enforcing “application before walkthrough” saves time and filters for qualified tenants

  • The pipeline: application → walkthrough (with a trusted local) → attorney-vetted lease → first month + deposit → move-in

  • How to structure deposits and rent accounts (separate, interest-bearing) and avoid commingling

  • What to include in a welcome letter, plus move-in/move-out forms that protect your deposit decisions

  • How to build a maintenance Rolodex and a reliable on-the-ground helper for inspections and showings

Timestamps

  • (00:00) Intro

  • (00:37) Managing rentals from anywhere

  • (01:18) Dave’s record of short vacancies

  • (01:45) Marketing channels and pro photos

  • (03:39) The rental pipeline explained

  • (05:27) Payments and separate accounts

  • (06:39) Move-in day essentials

  • (07:13) Protecting deposits with forms

  • (07:50) Rent collection methods

  • (09:06) Building your maintenance team

  • (10:21) The War Room Mastermind

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About the Show

The Military Millionaire Podcast helps service members, veterans, and their families build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing—no BS, just actionable steps you can use right away.

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From Recon Marine to Real Estate Mogul w/ Jeff Ahern

Friday Sep 26, 2025

Friday Sep 26, 2025

In this episode, I sit down with Jeff Ahern — a former Reconnaissance Marine turned full-time real estate investor, husband, and father. Jeff shares how he and his wife Megan went from losing $50K on their first flip to building a thriving business that now flips 30+ houses a year, manages 40+ rental doors, and co-owns multiple companies.

Together, we dig into:

  • How to turn setbacks into stepping stones — Jeff’s journey from medical separation to entrepreneurship.

  • Why your first big loss might be the best thing that happens to you — and how to bounce back stronger.

  • The exact steps Jeff and Megan used to scale from one trailer-parked house flip to a diversified real estate empire.

  • What military discipline can teach us about business systems and the power of delayed gratification.

If you’ve ever struggled with self-doubt, early failures, or fear of taking the leap into real estate, this conversation will give you the mindset and tactics to keep moving forward.

Episode Timestamps

  • (00:00) Welcome to the Military Millionaire Podcast

  • (02:15) Meet Jeff and his military-to-real estate journey

  • (08:00) Lessons from losing $50K on their first deal

  • (15:20) Scaling flips and rentals the right way

  • (24:50) The role of sacrifice, systems, and delegation

  • (32:10) Building multiple income streams (title, staging, rentals)

  • (35:00) Advice for new investors + future plans

About the Show

Welcome to the Military Millionaire Podcast, where we teach service members, veterans, and their families how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing. I'm your host, David Pere, here to be your no-BS guides along the most important mission you’ll ever embark on — your finances.

 

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The VA Loan Hack That Lets You Live for Free

Friday Sep 19, 2025

Friday Sep 19, 2025

🏠 Stop Wasting Your BAH — Start Building Wealth with Your VA Loan

Your VA loan isn’t just a housing benefit — it’s a launchpad to financial freedom. In this episode, I break down exactly how to use the VA loan to house hack your way into real estate, live for free (or close to it), and start scaling toward long-term wealth.

Inside this episode, I cover:
✅ What house hacking is and why it’s the best first strategy
✅ VA loan advantages that supercharge your returns
✅ Myths about the VA loan you need to stop believing
✅ How to repeat the strategy and build a real estate portfolio
✅ Real stories of service members who used the VA loan to win big
✅ Tips to avoid common mistakes and maximize your house hack

Key Takeaways:
✅ You can use your VA loan more than once — don’t let a lender talk you out of it
✅ Multifamily (up to 4 units) is fair game with a VA loan
✅ You must live in the home, but renting extra rooms or units is allowed
✅ Think like an investor — run the numbers, not the emotions
✅ House hacking sets you up to scale into serious investing

Your VA loan is not just a benefit. It’s the smartest way to build wealth in the military — if you know how to use it.

#VALoan #HouseHacking #MilitaryMillionaire #FinancialFreedom

🔗 Links from This Episode

Find VA-Savvy Agents & Lenders
👉 https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor/

Join the Military Millionaire Community (Free Facebook Group)
👉 https://www.facebook.com/groups/frommilitarytomillionaire

Apply for the War Room Mastermind
👉 https://opportunities.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application

Register for Free Weekly Training
👉 https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register

Explore More Resources
👉 https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/resources/va-lenders-realtors

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Asset Protection 101

Friday Sep 12, 2025

Friday Sep 12, 2025

https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/pcs

🛡️ DON’T LET ONE LAWSUIT RUIN EVERYTHING.

If you’re building businesses or buying rentals, structure isn’t optional — it’s defense. In this episode I show you the legal moves that actually protect your cash, your house, and your freedom.

In this video, I break down:
✅ Why an LLC should be your first move
✅ When an S-Corp election makes sense (salary vs distributions)
✅ Series LLCs & holding company strategies for real estate
✅ Living vs irrevocable trusts — estate vs protection uses
✅ Building business credit so you stop personally guaranteeing loans
✅ The exact first steps to implement this week

Common protection mistakes we cover:
❌ Holding rentals in your personal name
❌ Mixing personal and business bank accounts
❌ Signing personal guarantees for business debt
❌ Ignoring trusts and estate planning until it’s too late

Key Takeaways:
✅ Separate assets: personal vs business — no exceptions
✅ Form the right entity early (LLC first)
✅ Use trusts strategically for estate & creditor protection
✅ Build corporate credit and avoid personal guarantees
✅ Get a CPA + asset-protection attorney before you scale

One rule: structure before trouble — proactive beats reactive every time.

#assetprotection #LLC #realestate #businesscredit #frommilitarytomillionaire

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