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

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In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny sits down with Nikhil Jaisinghani, co-manager of the Titan Strategic Income Fund, to break down how options investing actually works—and why it doesn’t have to be risky or speculative. Nikhil shares his unconventional path into finance and explains how selling options can generate consistent income without needing to predict market direction.The conversation covers selling puts versus buying calls, how volatility impacts pricing, why diversification matters even with ETFs, and how options differ from traditional stock investing. Nikhil also explains why understanding options mechanics is important even for investors who never plan to trade them directly. This episode provides a clear, educational framework for anyone curious about options, risk management, and income-focused strategies.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, Nikhil Jaisinghani:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaisinghani-nikhilLearn 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/#OptionsInvesting #IncomeInvesting #AlternativeInvesting #RiskManagement #MarketVolatility #OptionsTrading #InvestmentEducation #PassiveIncome #AdvantaIRA #TitanStrategicIncomeAdvanta 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.

In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny sits down with José Mayora, Senior Portfolio Manager at Divita Capital, to explore how value investing still works in an increasingly noisy, short-term-driven market. José shares his journey from studying finance and economics to launching a value-focused public equity fund in Guatemala, where investor education is just as important as capital allocation.

The conversation covers why emotional discipline matters more than ever, how global markets create overlooked opportunities, and why long-term investors must think like business owners instead of stock traders. José also explains the difference between volatility and risk, how to avoid value traps, why cash flow matters more than accounting profits, and how investors can stay focused when markets swing wildly.

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In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny welcomes back note investing expert Eddie Speed to explain why seller financing and performing notes are creating some of the strongest opportunities in real estate today. With rental cap rates shrinking and landlords feeling the pressure, Eddie breaks down how investors can “be the bank” by converting rentals into notes that generate higher, more predictable cash flow.The conversation dives into where quality seller-financed notes come from, why most non-performing notes are currently overpriced, and how investors can profit even without large amounts of capital. Eddie also explains partial note strategies, underwriting principles, and why owner-occupant notes often carry less risk than investor loans. This episode offers a clear, practical look at how note investing is evolving in today’s market.00:00 Understanding the Concept of Being Your Own Bank03:13 Navigating the Seller Finance Space05:50 The Dynamics of Performing vs Non-Performing Notes09:05 Strategies for Buying Notes with Limited Capital11:58 Leveraging Cash Flow and Seller Financing14:49 Identifying Market Opportunities in Real Estate18:14 Converting Properties into Seller Financed Notes20:56 Valuing Notes and Understanding Market Niches24:41 Understanding the Market Dynamics of Real Estate27:43 Navigating Owner-Occupied vs. Investor Loans30:22 Risk Assessment in Real Estate Lending33:11 The Future of Notes and Rental Cycles35:22 Debating the 50-Year Mortgage Concept39:44 Connecting with Eddie Speed for Further LearningSubscribe 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, Eddie Speed:https://eddiespeed.com/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/

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Data centers sit at the crossroads of real estate, energy, and technology—and they’re exploding in demand thanks to AI and our always-online lives. In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny talks with Mike Embry of Embry Companies about how investors and developers can capitalize on the data center boom in the Southeast.Mike explains how power, fiber, water, sewer, and politics all shape where data centers get built, what it costs to entitle land, and why a single site can generate 3x the profit of a residential project. They also dive into gray-water cooling, natural gas turbines, redundancy, zoning battles, and why having a “Plan B” (industrial, multifamily, or commercial) is critical on every deal.00:00 Introduction to Data Centers and Real Estate02:15 Mike Embry's Background in Real Estate03:37 The Evolution and Growth of Data Centers05:41 Key Components for Data Center Development07:22 Due Diligence in Land Acquisition11:39 Engaging with Power Companies14:12 Financial Considerations in Data Center Projects16:52 Exit Strategies and Flexibility in Real Estate21:23 Development and Engagement with End Users24:16 Standardization in Data Center Design26:25 The Importance of Fiber Infrastructure35:11 Navigating Political Hurdles in Data Center Development40:30 The Economic Benefits of Data Centers48:53 Connecting with Experts in Data Center DevelopmentSubscribe 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, Mike Embry:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-embry-2b009521/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/

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In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage,host Alex Perny sits down with Josh Moore, founder and CEO of the NFN8 Group, to break down how everyday investors can participate in the explosive world of Bitcoin mining—without needing to build rigs in their garage. Josh shares his journey from the early days of self-directed IRAs toscaling large-format mining operations, and explains why mining is one of the most compelling cash-flow plays in the digital asset space today.

They also explore ASIC technology, data centers, electricityeconomics, sale-leaseback investor structures, and why Bitcoin mining has matured from a hobbyist experiment into an institutional-grade asset class. Whether you're crypto-curious or already own digital assets, this episode brings clarity to one of the most misunderstood (and lucrative) sectors of the crypto ecosystem.

00:00 Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Mining

02:23 Josh Moore's Journey into Cryptocurrency

09:28 The Catalyst for Mining Investments

12:52 Understanding Mining as a Financial Model

18:46 The Evolution of Mining Hardware

21:02 Demystifying the Mining Process

23:16 Understanding Bitcoin Mining Basics

24:53 The Economics of Bitcoin Mining

28:08 Scaling Bitcoin Mining Operations

29:50 Building and Managing Data Centers

33:58 Investor Perspectives on Bitcoin Mining

45:57 Final Thoughts and Future Outlook

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