<p>How do you transition from a full-time job to financialfreedom through real estate? In this episode of The Alternative Investing Advantage, host Alex Perny talks with Chad Ackerman, founder of CARE (Chad Ackerman Real Estate), about how busy professionals can use passive investing in syndications to build long-term wealth.</p><p>Chad shares his own journey from 25 years in corporate HR tomanaging millions in real estate investments and coaching others to do the same. He explains how to overcome analysis paralysis, vet operators effectively, avoid red flags, and create sustainable passive income — all while staying in your W-2 job. Whether you’re new to real estate or ready to scale,this conversation shows how to start investing smarter, not harder.</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Alternative Investing and Real Estate</p><p>01:59 Chad Ackerman&#39;s Journey into Real Estate Investing</p><p>08:08 The Shift from W2 to Passive Income</p><p>11:48 Understanding Passive Investing and Syndications</p><p>16:10 The Importance of Goal Setting in Investing</p><p>20:00 Vetting Operators and Due Diligence</p><p>24:05 Learning from Mistakes in Investments</p><p>27:51 Current Market Conditions and Investment Strategies</p><p>31:53 Building a Community and Educating Others</p><p>35:56 The Role of Goals in Investment Decisions</p><p>40:00 Navigating Market Changes and Risks</p><p>43:49 Final Thoughts on Real Estate Investing</p><p>Subscribe to our YouTube channel and join our growing community for new videos every week.</p><p><br></p><p>If you are interested in being a podcast guest speaker or have questions, contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about our guest, Chad Ackerman: </p><p>https://chadackermanrealestate.com/</p><p><br></p><p>Learn more about Advanta IRA: </p><p>https://www.AdvantaIRA.com/ </p><p>https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/advanta-ira</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/Advanta-IRA/</p><p>https://twitter.com/AdvantaIRA </p><p>https://www.facebook.com/AdvantaIRA/ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/AdvantaIRA/</p><p><br></p><p>The Alternative Investing Advantage is brought to you by Advanta IRA.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p>#PassiveIncome #RealEstateInvesting #FinancialFreedom#AlternativeInvesting #Syndication #WealthBuilding #InvestingPodcast#ChadAckerman #AdvantaIRA #RealEstateStrategy</p>