In this episode of the Passive Wealth Show, Jim Manning hosts Todd Van Meter from Blue Hat Wealth, discussing real estate investments, tax strategies, and transitioning from active to passive investments. Todd, a seasoned investor with 40 years of experience, shares his journey from property management to engaging in less hands-on investment approaches through real estate funds and syndications.

The main points covered include:
– Todd’s transition from active property management to seeking passive investment opportunities, aiming for better tax efficiencies and lifestyle changes.
– A detailed explanation of using installment sales to defer taxes effectively, particularly focusing on selling to a trust that allows for controlled and gradual realization of income.
– Discussion of various real estate investment strategies and the pros and cons of different asset types and management approaches.
– Insights into the installment sale process to a trust, providing a method for maintaining capital by deferring taxes and reinvesting the proceeds in other revenue-generating avenues.
– Broader tax strategy considerations and tips on how to handle large portfolios, including the use of trusts to manage and sell properties without incurring immediate large tax liabilities.

Todd emphasizes the importance of adapting investment strategies to personal life stages and goals, aiming for financial efficiency and reduced operational involvement over time.