What does it really mean to invest in mineral rights?In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with Troy Eckard of Eckard Enterprises to break down how mineral rights investing works and why it has become an attractive alternative asset for long-term income and portfolio diversification.Troy explains how mineral ownership differs from traditional real estate, how lease agreements generate royalty income, and why investors can benefit from oil and gas production without taking on drilling costs or environmental liability. The conversation also covers how mineral rights are valued, the impact of commodity prices, tax advantages available to investors, and how technology continues to expand recoverable reserves in major U.S. energy basins.Whether you’re exploring alternative real estate strategies, energy investing, or passive income opportunities, this episode provides a practical introduction to investing in mineral rights and understanding how royalty-based income works.00:00 Intro & Episode Overview01:13 Troy Eckard Background03:08 What Mineral Rights Actually Are05:40 Why Troy Chose Oil & Gas Investing08:54 How Mineral Lease Income Works11:49 Tax Treatment of Mineral Income13:14 How Mineral Rights Are Valued20:04 Technology & Oil Price Economics24:00 Demand for Fossil Fuels Explained31:55 Mineral Rights vs Traditional Real Estate37:53 Long-Term Income Potential41:46 Natural Gas, LNG & Market Factors47:13 Geopolitics & Energy Prices51:38 Due Diligence for Investors53:32 How to Contact Troy Eckard54:43 Closing ThoughtsSubscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about our guest, Troy Eckard:https://eckardenterprises.com/about-eckard-enterprises/Learn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-irahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/#MineralRights #OilAndGasInvesting #RoyaltyIncome #PassiveIncome #AlternativeInvesting #EnergyInvesting #RealEstateInvesting #SelfDirectedIRA #PortfolioDiversification #CashFlowInvestingAdvanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that offer such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.

What is the best way to invest in warehouse real estate and flex space?In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny welcomes Jens Nielsen, Founder and Operating Partner of Open Doors Capital, to discuss why investors are shifting from multifamily into warehousing and flex industrial properties.Jens explains how rising interest rates and compressed multifamily cap rates pushed his firm to explore warehouse real estate, where higher cap rates, simpler operations, and strong small-business demand create compelling opportunities. The conversation covers warehouse property classes, tenant profiles, lease structures, triple-net vs modified gross leases, market selection, value-add strategies, and key risks investors must understand.If you are exploring commercial real estate beyond apartments, this episode provides a practical framework for evaluating warehouse and flex space investments.00:00 Welcome & Episode Overview01:19 Jens Nielsen Background03:21 Why He Started in Commercial Real Estate04:30 Why Multifamily Stopped Penciling07:32 Why Shift to Warehousing & Flex Space09:43 Class A, B, C Warehouse Explained13:03 Market Selection & Demand Drivers16:50 Urban Warehouses vs Industrial Parks18:10 Value-Add in Warehouse Real Estate20:51 Triple-Net vs Modified Gross Leases23:27 Lease Lengths & Rent Escalators28:08 Self-Managing Warehouses vs Apartments30:39 Tenant Screening & Business Risk37:24 Insurance Considerations42:17 Biggest Risks in Warehouse Investing44:50 Buying Vacant vs Stabilized Warehouses47:25 Due Diligence Tips for LP Investors50:08 How to Contact Jens NielsenSubscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about our guest, Jens Nielsen:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jens-nielsen-multi-family-real-estate-coach/Learn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-irahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/#WarehouseInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #IndustrialRealEstate #FlexSpace #PassiveIncome #RealEstateInvesting #AlternativeInvesting #CashFlowInvesting #TripleNetLease #SelfDirectedIRAAdvanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that offer such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.

What is the best way to build a business that creates long-term wealth and a successful exit?In this episode of the Alternative Investing Advantage Podcast, Alex Perny sits down with David Flores Wilson, Managing Partner at Sincerus Advisory, to break down how entrepreneurs and small business owners can design their companies for scalability, valuation growth, and eventual exit—while avoiding the most common mistakes that destroy value.David explains how exit planning should start from day one, why understanding business valuation is critical, and how owners can reduce dependency on themselves by building systems, processes, and management teams. The conversation also explores tax-efficient exit strategies, business entity structures, succession planning, and how entrepreneurs can prepare financially and psychologically for life after selling their company.Whether you plan to sell to a strategic buyer, private equity, management team, family members, or through an ESOP, this episode provides a practical framework for building a business that is attractive to buyers and aligned with your long-term goals.Topics Covered:• How exit planning works for business owners• How to increase business valuation and multiples• Stock sale vs asset sale differences• S-Corp vs C-Corp considerations• Qualified Small Business Stock (QSBS) explained• How to make a business less owner-dependent• Recurring revenue vs project-based revenue• Succession planning for family businesses• Life and identity after selling your business• Building wealth inside and outside the businessIf you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or small business owner looking to turn your company into a powerful wealth-building vehicle, this episode is for you.Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast@AdvantaIRA.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Learn more about our guest, David Flores Wilson:linkedin.com/in/david-flores-wilson-cfp®-cfa-02b5aLearn more about Advanta IRA: https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-irahttps://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/#businessexitstrategy #alternativeinvesting #selfdirectedira

Advanta IRA does not offer investment, tax, or legal advice nor do we endorse any products, investments, or companies that offer such advice and/or investments. This includes any investments promoted or discussed during the podcast as neither Advanta IRA nor its employees, have reviewed or vetted any investments, persons, or companies that may discuss their services during this podcast. All parties are strongly encouraged to perform their own due diligence and consult with the appropriate professional(s) before entering into any type of investment.