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Passive Income Pilots

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson
Passive Income
Real Estate
Real Estate Investment
Bonus Depreciation
Investment Strategies
Real Estate Investing
Real Estate Syndication
Cost Segregation
Tax Strategy
Tax Strategies
Commercial Real Estate
Investing
Asset Protection
Whole Life Insurance
Real Estate Professional Status
Property Management
Artificial Intelligence
Interest Rates
Self-Directed IRA
Senior Living

Welcome to the Passive Income Pilots Podcast – the show designed to help pilots climb to new levels of financial success.

Join Tait Duryea & Ryan Gibson, both airline pilots, business owners and investors, as they interview top experts and share practical knowledge on real estate, tax strategy, passive income and generational wealth. This one-of-a-kind show created specifically for professional p... more

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Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson break down one of the most important but often misunderstood parts of real estate investing: the capital stack. They explain how senior debt, mezzanine debt, preferred equity, and common equity shape risk, returns, and who... more

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Hosts Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson sit down with Elena Melchert to examine how energy demand, fossil fuels, mineral rights, royalties, and infrastructure shape real passive income opportunities. Elena brings a grounded, technical perspective to a sect... more

Tait Duryea and Ryan Gibson welcome back Chris Prefontaine for a practical conversation on active investing, creative deal structures, and using real estate to build capital for future passive income. Built for pilots and high-income professionals, t... more

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What happens when the aviation job market shifts faster than pilots are prepared for?

Live from TPNX in Dallas, Tait Duryea sits down with Nik Fialka for a timely look at pilot hiring, airline interviews, and career strategy in a changing aviation m... more

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Chris Prefontaine
Real estate investor and author featured on episode 97, expert in seller financing and creative financing
Smart Real Estate Coach
Episode: #156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine
Nick Fialka
Founder/Representative of Spitfire Elite Interview Consulting; host of Ready 4 Pushback Podcast
Spitfire Elite Interview Consulting; Ready 4 Pushback Podcast
Episode: #155 - The New Reality of Aviation Hiring with Nik Fialka
Mark Kohler
Tax attorney and creator of the Kohler Network
Kohler Law Firm / Kohler tax network
Episode: #154 - The Pilot’s Guide to SDIRA Tax Traps with Mark Kohler
Jenny Spradling
Co-founder and co-CEO of FreeWill
FreeWill
Episode: #152 - Free Estate Planning and a Hidden Tax Strategy with Jenny Spradling
Guy Adami
Longtime host on Fast Money
Fast Money / CNBC
Episode: #151 - Debt, AI, and the Next Market Cycle with Guy Adami
John Wahrmund
Southwest pilot, long-time listener who implemented tax-efficient STR strategy
Southwest Airlines (pilot)
Episode: #150 - From Listener to Investor with John Wahrmund
Victoria Boon
Former IRS auditor and federal tax authority specializing in aircraft tax deductions
Boon.Tax Educators
Episode: #146 - Aircraft Tax Write-Offs Explained by a Former IRS Auditor, Victoria Boon
Gian Pazzia
Expert in cost segregation studies with 25 years of experience
KBKG
Episode: #145 - Bonus Depreciation & Cost Seg: The Tax Strategy Pilots Can’t Ignore with Gian Pazzia
Brandon Hall
CPA running Hall CPA, specializing in tax strategies for real estate investors.
Hall CPA
Episode: #144 - Depreciation, Cost Segs, and the IRS Rules Pilots Miss with Brandon Hall

Hosts

Tait Duryea
Host of the show, airline pilot and investor
Ryan Gibson
Co-host and investment expert

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 204 ratings
  • Favorite podcast and incredible resource

    Topics are very relevant and hosts are very articulate! Really appreciate the straightforward explanations of strategies and breaking down difficult to understand concepts in an easy to digest manner. I’m not in the aviation industry but I found a lot of value in their asset protection and tax strategy interviews. Thank you for all the knowledge and this is my go-to podcast for my commute!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    808Connie
    United States5 months ago
  • Expert insight into the world of alternative investments

    My financial advisor turned me onto this podcast and it’s incredible. They bring on experts every week to discuss every sector imaginable for investing. I have received so much valuable insight that I have applied to my own financial plan and I highly recommend this podcast to all of the fellow pilots that I fly with.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elbow513
    United States5 months ago
  • Game changing!

    This podcast reduced my taxable W2 income in half! Following their short term rental strategy and capturing bonus depreciation was a huge win for my taxes. Excellent knowledge base, and they host some top professionals in the fields of tax planning, real estate investing, and syndications. Thanks Tait & Ryan!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike Keelan
    United States5 months ago
  • Incredible podcast!!!!

    Incredible resource for financial education, super easy to listen to, great interviews, especially fabulous resource for all high W2 earners (not just applicable to pilots), It’s my favorite financial / investing podcast available (and I’ve listened to most of them).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Trauma Trekker
    United States5 months ago
  • A must for pilots and high w2 earners

    Hey guys! I want to thank you and your guests for sharing strategies on how to create generational wealth from our industry! I always suggest your podcast when I fly with pilots that are interested in getting out of the high tax bracket and 401k trap. I hope to meet you both at an event in 2026.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JustineLangford
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise real-world tax and real estate strategies and the approachable delivery.
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#156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine
Q: How can listeners contact Chris Prefontaine to learn more?
Listeners can get a free blueprint by visiting 3PayDaysBooks.com/pip, which provides a practical starter package to begin implementing the three-paydays framework and creative financing concepts.
#156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine
Q: How should a beginner start learning about this space?
Start with a structured education path, engage with mentors and a learning community, and then take action—apply what you learn, work with leads, and progress from education to real-life deals with support rather than going it alone.
#156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine
Q: What is creative financing, and why is it relevant in today's market?
Creative financing is buying real estate on terms that bypass banks, such as owner financing, subject-to loans, or lease purchases. It is particularly relevant when bank credit is tight or expensive, allowing buyers to control assets and sellers to receive favorable pricing without traditional funding.
#156 - From Active Deals to Passive Income with Chris Prefontaine
Q: What are the three paydays, and how do they work in a rent-to-own scenario?
Payday one is the down payment from the buyer, payday two is the monthly cash flow, and payday three is the final equity gain from markup and principal paydown realized during the term, which can then be redirected into passive investments or kept as cash flow.
#151 - Debt, AI, and the Next Market Cycle with Guy Adami
Q: How should a typical investor, especially in aviation, approach portfolios given the current valuation levels and the AI-driven rally?
Be tactical and selective, understand what you own, avoid mindless passive exposure, and look for price levels at which you would be willing to buy; maintain awareness of valuations like the Buffett Indicator and Cyclically Adjusted PE, as well as macro risks.

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The show targets high-earning professionals, especially pilots, looking to grow wealth through real estate, taxes, and passive income. Episodes consistently feature experts across real estate investing, tax strategy, estate planning, and sophisticated financial vehicles, with practical, action-oriented guidance and real-world case studies. A standout is the recurring emphasis on pilots optimizing retirement—to build wealth without sacrificing flight careers—through creative financing, strategic leverage, and curated networks. The mix of veteran market commentary, IRS and tax planning insights, and hands-on tactics makes it a strong fit for listeners who want tangible financial steps and a community around aviation-focused wealth building.

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Recent guests on Passive Income Pilots include:

1. Chris Prefontaine
2. Nick Fialka
3. Mark Kohler
4. Jenny Spradling
5. Guy Adami
6. John Wahrmund
7. Victoria Boon
8. Gian Pazzia

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