Uncontested Investing Podcast - January 20, 2026
In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we break down how to create passive income streams that don’t just pay the bills, but actually fund more real estate deals. We walk through long-term rentals, short-term/vacation rentals, notes, private lending, REITs and funds, affiliate income, education products, and real-estate-adjacent businesses, and show you how each one can create steady cash flow, better financing terms, and more buying power as you scale your portfolio.
We also dig into the tactical side: using IRAs and tax strategy, working with specialized CPAs, leveraging passive income to lower borrowing risk, and deciding when to hire VAs, fractional pros, or property management so you can stop trading time for money.
If you’re serious about cash flow, wealth building, and scaling your real estate investing business, this episode will help you turn passive income into your engine for long-term growth.
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Episode Highlights 00:00 Introduction 01:01 Passive income as the key to freedom & less stress 02:19 Flexibility in negotiations, cutting down traditional financing 03:23 Funding options mix: cash, IRA, partners 04:26 Short term vs long term rentals 05:22 Balancing seasons for your rental properties 06:18 Understanding year-round demand in different markets 07:27 Passive income beyond rent: notes & lending 08:22 Investing in REITs and private investment funds 09:36 Income from affiliates and educational products 10:26 Membership organizations & community as a long-term play 12:03 Affiliate partnerships with tools & services 13:52 Owning real-estate-adjacent businesses 15:44 Using IRAs for real estate (and why you must talk to a pro) 17:01 BFG Tax & depreciation strategy 18:34 Subsidizing your own deals & compounding your growth 19:41 Shifting from employee to owner mindset 20:18 Finding your break-even point for hiring help 21:38 Fractional employment: CFOs, CMOs & shared hires 22:15 Tools for success: automation & accounting 23:24 CRM & social media as income engines |
Quotables “Passive income is the key that unlocks that door.” “When you have properties that are working for you and you’re earning money while you’re sleeping, while you’re sitting on the couch watching TV, drinking coffee in the morning… that’s when real estate actually works for you.” “There are ways for you to think outside the box. You don’t have to go all in on a full-time employee to start building your team.” Links Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com Website: REI INK Magazine https://rei-ink.com/ |