How to Convert Income into Long-Term Wealth - EP 37

How Smart Investors Use Cost Segregation to Keep More Cash

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Brian Kiczula, founder of Cost Seg RX, to demystify cost segregation and explain how investors can use tax strategies to maximize cash flow and accelerate wealth building. Brian shares practical insights on bonus depreciation, land allocation, property selection, and common mistakes investors make when handling depreciation. Whether you're a new investor or an experienced real estate professional, this conversation offers valuable strategies to help you make smarter investment decisions. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Brian Kiczula – Founder, Cost Seg RX & Cost Segregation Specialist Brian Kiczula is the founder of CostSegRx, a Sarasota-based firm specializing in cost segregation and real estate tax strategy. Since 2002, he has overseen thousands of cost segregation studies for properties ranging from single-family homes to large senior living facilities. An active member of the American Society of Cost Segregation Professionals, Brian also hosts The Real Estate Explainer podcast, where he breaks down complex tax and depreciation strategies for real estate investors. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ What cost segregation is and how it accelerates depreciation ✔️ When a property qualifies for a cost segregation study ✔️ The costly mistakes investors make with land allocation ✔️ How bonus depreciation impacts real estate investments ✔️ Why understanding property types can maximize tax savings ✔️ Questions investors should ask before purchasing a property ✔️ How to determine the ROI of a cost segregation study 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Brian Kiczula: 🌐 Website → https://www.costsegrx.com/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankiczula/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How the Wealthy Use Bitcoin Without Buying at the Top

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with veteran investor, author, and Yieldz Holdings founder Dan Thompson to discuss alternative wealth-building strategies outside traditional Wall Street investing. Dan shares his journey from stockbroker to innovator in Bitcoin-backed finance, tax-efficient wealth systems, and high cash value life insurance strategies. Learn how entrepreneurs, commission-based professionals, and investors can create cash flow, reduce taxes, diversify beyond real estate, and build long-term financial freedom. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Dan Thompson – Investor, Author & Founder of Yieldz Holdings Dan Thompson is a veteran investor, author, and the Founder of Yieldz Life and Yieldz Holding. Specializing in alternative wealth and Bitcoin-backed finance, he focuses on structuring resilient capital systems that integrate life insurance, yield, and digital assets into a tax-efficient ecosystem. He is also the founder of Wise Money Tools and Eagle Capital Management. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why Dan moved away from traditional Wall Street investing ✔️ How high cash value life insurance can create financial flexibility ✔️ Common tax mistakes entrepreneurs and commission earners make ✔️ Why liquidity matters more than ever in today’s economy ✔️ The future of Bitcoin and digital assets in modern portfolios ✔️ How to generate passive cash flow and make work optional ✔️ Why experiences and lifestyle matter in wealth creation 🎵 Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or financial freedom seeker, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Dan Thompson: 🌐 Website → https://yieldzlife.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yieldz_media/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/wisemoneydan/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

The First “Chess Move” to Building Real Wealth

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Freddie Rappina, chartered financial consultant, accredited investment fiduciary, and founder of Opta Financial, to discuss the mindset shifts and wealth-building strategies that separate “playing checkers” from “playing chess” financially. Freddie shares how professionals, especially real estate agents, can build passive income, leverage debt strategically, and create long-term wealth through cash-flowing assets. He also dives into the financial lessons schools fail to teach and explains how anyone can begin playing the wealth game smarter. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Freddie Rappina – Chartered Financial Consultant & Founder of Opta Financial Freddie Rappina is a Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®), Accredited Investment Fiduciary® (AIF®), and the founder of Opta Financial. A former police officer turned wealth advisor, he works with clients on financial planning, passive income strategies, and long-term wealth building. Freddie is also the author of Playing the Wealth Game, where he explores alternative approaches to building and managing wealth.  💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ The difference between “playing checkers” and “playing chess” financially ✔️ Why many real estate professionals neglect building their own wealth ✔️ How to use debt strategically to create cash-flowing assets ✔️ The importance of mindset in long-term wealth building ✔️ Financial lessons the next generation should be learning today 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or entrepreneur, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Freddie Rappina: 🌐 Website → https://playingthewealthgame.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100005331316047 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/freddie-rappina 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Sell Your Brokerage for More Than You Think

🚀 In this powerful episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Norma Rawlings, President and Co-Founder of Broker VMA, to uncover the often-overlooked topic of exit strategy in real estate. From business valuation and succession planning to mergers and acquisitions, Norma shares expert insights on how agents and brokers can turn their business into a valuable, sellable asset. Learn why confidentiality is critical, how to identify the right buyer, and what steps you should take today to secure your long-term legacy. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Norma Rawlings – President & Co-Founder of Broker VMA Norma Rawlings is the President and Co-Founder of Broker VMA Inc., bringing years of experience in commercial development, property management, and strategic asset management. Holding a J.D. and an MBA, she leverages her legal and financial expertise to guide U.S. and Canadian brokerages through valuations, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions. She is also the co-author of The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Real Estate Brokerages (2023). 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ Why most real estate agents fail to plan their exit strategy ✔️ The different succession models (family, sale, merger) ✔️ How to properly value a real estate brokerage ✔️ The biggest mistake that can destroy your business before selling ✔️ Why confidentiality is crucial during a sale process 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Norma Rawlings: 🌐 Website → https://brokervma.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/normajrawlings 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/norma-rawlings-00b089256/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]

How to Start Real Estate Investing With Just $100

🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, we sit down with Mor Milo, co-founder of Rally, a platform designed to democratize access to institutional-quality real estate investments. Mor shares how Rally allows investors to start with as little as $100, how the real estate investment landscape is shifting, and why retail investors are playing a bigger role than ever. We also dive into smart strategies for beginners, market trends, and a powerful real-life story of an investor transitioning from active property ownership to truly passive income. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Mor Milo – Co-Founder of Relli Mor Milo is the Co-Founder of RELLI, a platform designed to democratize access to institutional-grade real estate investments. Together with co-founder Ross Steiner, he built RELLI to function as what he calls “the stock market of real estate,” giving investors a way to discover, compare, and invest in real estate opportunities with greater transparency and lower minimums. 💡 What You’ll Learn: ✔️ How Rally is transforming access to real estate investing ✔️ Why retail investors are becoming essential in today’s market ✔️ The impact of interest rates and shifting institutional strategies ✔️ Key tips for first-time real estate investors ✔️ The difference between active vs. passive real estate investing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Mor Milo: 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/InvestWithRelli/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/mormilo 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ [https://www.deidrequinn.com/] 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ [https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/] 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/] 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/ [https://iconsofrealestate.com/]