{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"When the Headlines Scream No: Finding Hidden Yield with Tom Dunkel","description":"In this episode, Jim brings on Tom Dunkel, founder of Eagle Capital Investments, co-founder of U.S. Mortgage Resolution (11k+ loans transacted), real-estate investor, and author of The Wealth Builders Playbook. Tom left the \u201ccorporate penitentiary,\u201d got bloodied in \u201908, then built durable wealth across distressed mortgage debt, self-storage, STRs, and a fund-of-funds platform.&amp;nbsp; They break down why \u201cnow\u201d is always the right time if your horizon is long, how to own the paper when bricks are a pain, and how to evaluate deals with his SAFE method so you compound without blowing up. What You\u2019ll Learn   Why headlines aren\u2019t a strategy: time horizon and cashflow beat \u201cperfect timing\u201d   Distressed mortgage debt 101: how banks offload non-accrual loans\u2014and how pros work them out   The SAFE due-diligence method (Sponsor, Asset, Financials, Exit) you can apply to any alt deal   Active vs passive: \u201cwho, not how\u201d for busy owners who want diversification without a second job   How tax advantages (depreciation, cost seg) and steady cashflow protect high earners   Action Steps 1. Map Your Horizon &amp;amp; Cashflow Decide your hold period (5\u201310+ years) and set a monthly cashflow target that makes you work-optional. 2. Run SAFE on Your Next Deal Vet the Sponsor first, then Asset, Financials, and Exit. If any letter fails, pass and keep your powder dry. 3. Choose Your Lane Active: commit to learning, mistakes, and reps. Passive: piggyback a proven operator\u2019s network (fund-of-funds, co-GP) to diversify now. \ud83d\udd25 Tom Dunkel\u2019s Final Word \u201cLittle, consistent decisions compound. Pick your horizon, partner with the right \u2018who,\u2019 and let time and cashflow do the heavy lifting.\u201d Connect with Tom Dunkel: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com\/in\/tomdunkel\/ Website: eaglecapitalinvestments.com ","author_name":"Breakaway Wealth Podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/createtailwind.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38561065\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/38561065"}