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Why make someone else rich when you could be paying yourself? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal three powerful real estate strategies that allow business owners to become their own landlord, create cash flow, and protect family wealth. From renting your own building to your business, to buying your kid’s college home, to purchasing your parents’ house for asset protection and tax benefits, these proven methods could transform your financial future.
Discover how to structure these deals for maximum tax savings, including cost segregation, bonus depreciation, the Dash 4 election, and creative financing options. Learn the practical and emotional benefits of these moves — from building equity and cash flow to teaching your kids valuable real estate skills, and safeguarding your parents’ independence while protecting their biggest asset.
If you’re ready to stop paying rent to someone else and start building wealth for your own family, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss. Subscribe for more real-world strategies from Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen, and take control of your financial destiny today!
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Teaser
0:30 Power of Owning Your Space
1:03 Save Taxes + Build Wealth
1:19 Strategy #1 – Rent to Your Own Business
3:14 Who Can Benefit from This
4:06 Regret of Not Owning Earlier
5:32 Myth: “I Can’t Afford a Building”
5:54 Hidden Option: Commercial Condos & Strip Malls
6:27 How to Start – Call a Commercial Realtor
7:05 Myth #2 – “I Can’t Qualify for a Mortgage”
9:27 Huge Tax Win – Bonus Depreciation & Cost Segregation
10:03 IRS Rule That Unlocks Massive Write-Offs
11:07 Use Tax Savings to Expand Your Business
13:13 Strategy #2 – Buy Your Kid’s College House
13:53 Real Example – Utah Student Rental
14:17 Rent Out Rooms & Cover the Mortgage
16:47 Teach Kids Landlord Skills
17:29 Build Equity + Future Options
18:15 Tax Perks & 1031 Exchange Potential
21:44 Strategy #3 – Buy Your Parents’ Home
22:09 Help Parents on Fixed Income
22:55 Keep It Tax-Free with Stepped-Up Basis
23:45 Asset Protection from Lawsuits & Medicaid Issues
26:10 Preserving Independence While Securing Assets
30:31 Extra Tax Benefits & Family Dynamics
32:40 Recap – 3 Strategies to Build Wealth
Resources:
Interview a Main Street Tax Pro that Speaks like Mark: https://taxadvisornetwork.markjkohler.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp001_be_your_own_landlord
Meet with a Real Lawyer on Zoom: https://kkoslawyers.com/contact-us/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp001_be_your_own_landlord
Self-Direct Your IRA or 401k- Buy a Business or Real Estate with Your Retirement Account (Directed IRA): https://directedira.com/appointment/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp001_be_your_own_landlord
Keep Your LLC or Corp in good standing and Hide Your Address (Main Street Business Services): https://mainstreetbusiness.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp001_be_your_own_landlord
Become a Certified Tax Advisor in Mark’s Program – https://mainstreetpros.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp001_be_your_own_landlord
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