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Yesterday I had the chance to meet the legend himself, @BobKnakal, at his office in New York City. Let me just say this… The Map Room is next level. It’s not just a wall of deals. It’s a war room built off precision, grit, & an obsession with understanding every inch of New York City real estate. What blew me away was a story of a competitor telling a client there were only 8 comps. Bob’s team found 44. That’s not a small edge. That’s the difference between shooting in the dark & walking in with night vision. When you’re manually mapping inventory at that level, the marketplace rewards you. Big thanks to Christopher Maier, Eric Clark, Tom Truong, Tom Crumpton, & Sean Patrick Murphy for lining up the intro. Excited to dive deeper with the NYC brokerage community into 1031 Exchange volume, Self-Directed IRA & Solo 401(k) clients, & how our Texas-based, tax-advantaged, cashflowing deeded mineral properties can add real horsepower to their pipeline. @BKRealEstateAdv #1031Exchange #1031Exchanges #SelfDirectedIRA #SelfDirectedIRAs #SDIRA #Solo401k #MineralRights

@amycalandrino Congratulations, @amycalandrino !!

"I want to thank you for all of your help with getting this deal done. We are excited to be in Orlando!" What an email to start the day! Cue happy dance.

Great time this week at Liz Fernandez’s “Stand Up for Her” event at Bat Box in Addison. Glad to help sponsor it alongside Dylan Grayson & Scott Friend while spending time with a strong group of brokers, commercial real estate vendors, & developers running deals across the Dallas Fort Worth market. I have to say the indoor batting cage setup was a refreshing change from the usual run of the mill networking events. Instead of the standard cocktail shuffle, people were actually loosening up, taking swings, & having candid conversations. & allegedly some critiquing of people's batting techniques. 🤫 One topic that kept coming up in conversations with investors & real estate professionals is mineral rights. As the real estate & energy markets continue to intersect, more serious investors are starting to keep this asset class on their radar & in their portfolio. If you’re active in real estate, development, or capital allocation, I’m curious: 👉 Are deeded mineral rights already part of your strategy, or is it something you haven’t looked at yet? Either way, always good connecting with sharp people in the DFW market. 🔔 If you want to talk through it privately, reach out & book a conversation with me at bettercalltommy.com #1031Exchange #1031Exchanges #1033Exchange #1031Exchanges #SelfDirectedIRA #SelfDirectedIRAs #SDIRA #Solo401k #MineralRights #WorkingInterest #DallasMeetup

DallasMeetup Spotlight: Tommy Brachey dallasmeetup.com/news/dallasmee… @KeyREConsulting

DallasMeetup Spotlight: Tommy Brachey dallasmeetup.com/news/dallasmee… @KeyREConsulting @MeetupDallas

While most of the Southern states are hunkered down riding out the ice storm, this is a good moment to sharpen the blade. @amycalandrino was generous enough to have me on her latest Performance Mindset podcast. Watch the episode here: 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=cdZBxI…  Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the… 🎙️ Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/08VBy7… We got into mineral rights, 1031 exchanges, self directed qualified retirement plans, & why real dealflow still comes from showing up both online & in person. Presence & relationships compound. If you are serious about hard assets, tax efficiency, & positioning yourself where real opportunities actually originate, this episode is worth your attention. If you want to take the conversation private and talk specifics, you know where to find me. 👉 BetterCallTommy.com Stay warm. Stay sharp. #1031Exchange #1031Exchanges #1033Exchange #1033Exchanges #SelfDirectedIRA #SelfDirectedIRAs #SDIRA #Solo401k @MineralRights @MeetupDallas

Your retirement strategy may be more flexible than you think. Tommy shares how self-directed IRAs and solo 401(k) plans can be used to hold mineral rights and why properly vetting custodians is critical for long-term success. This is not about chasing trends. It’s about understanding structure and strategy. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the Performance Mindset Show podcast page #SelfDirectedIRA #RetirementPlanning #WealthBuilding #PerformanceMindset

Most people think building wealth through real estate means buying buildings. In this episode of the Performance Mindset Show, I sat down with Tommy Brachey to talk about a lesser-known strategy that quietly plays a powerful role in long-term wealth and retirement planning. Mineral rights, when understood correctly, can complement traditional real estate and open doors many investors never consider. Sometimes the biggest opportunities are the ones no one is talking about. 🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the Performance Mindset Show podcast page #PerformanceMindset #WealthStrategy #CommercialRealEstate #MineralRights

Mineral rights are one of the most misunderstood assets in real estate. In this clip, Tommy Brachey breaks down where mineral rights fit within the three estates of real estate and why investors who truly understand them often come back again and again. Education creates confidence. Confidence creates repeat success. 🎧 Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the podcast page #MineralRights #AlternativeInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #PerformanceMindset

Consistency and authenticity matter more than perfection. In this conversation, Tommy Brachey talks about the role social media, events, and relationship-building play in growing a national business while maintaining professionalism and trust. Long-term success is built on showing up the same way, every time. 🎧 Full episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or the podcast page #AuthenticLeadership #BusinessGrowth #Networking #PerformanceMindset

Investor Fuel & @HambrightMike just dropped a new episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast with me as the featured guest. Watch or listen to the podcast: 📺 YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=mAfuii…  Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rea… Some of the highlights include: ⦿ How mineral rights actually work & why most investors never see them ⦿ Why minerals pair cleanly with 1031 exchanges instead of fighting them ⦿ How self-directed retirement accounts unlock a whole new lane ⦿ How brokers & agents can partner with me & absolutely crush it for their real estate investor clients If you are a broker, agent, investor, or advisor & want to have a private, candid conversation about your situation or your client’s scenario, book time with me here: 👉 bettercalltommy.com Investor Fuel continues to do what they do best. Bringing real operators together. Their investment group & shows are built for serious investors who want to sharpen their edge, not just feel good for an hour. For those who may not know this yet, Investor Fuel is not a small room. They have 18,000 subscribers on YouTube alone & a full ecosystem built to help real estate investors grow, scale, & win. This is a serious platform with serious infrastructure. ⦿ Investor Fuel Mastermind for high level operators ⦿ Investor Machine marketing partnerships that actually drive deal flow ⦿ One on one coaching with Mike Hambright ⦿ Curated vacation & mastermind retreats built for relationships & leverage ⦿ Property insurance designed for real estate investors ⦿ Investor Fuel Club which combines coaching with a true deal partner community #1031Exchange #1031Exchanges #1033Exchange #1033Exchanges #SelfDirectedIRA #SelfDirectedIRAs #SDIRA #Solo401k #MineralRights

Eric Clark discusses mentorship in commercial and residential real estate.

@jwhillman @KurtSupeCPA Better yet, passive NNN-style cash flowing mineral rights. 1031 compatible and other tax perks on top.

@KurtSupeCPA What about a 1031 Tax Deferred Exchange into NNN industrial properties?

Guy walks into my office. 67 years old. Owns 5 rental properties. Has $3.8M in equity managing tenants himself. Explain that to me. I watched him answer a tenant call during our meeting. Three times. "I can't sell. I'd lose $588K to taxes." "Why not hire a property manager?" "I tried that several times. They charged 10% and let everything fall apart. Cost me more fixing their mistakes than doing it myself." So you're trapped at 67? Answering tenant calls at dinner? Can't travel because who's going to handle the emergency? We looked at everything. 1031 exchanges. Delaware Statutory Trusts. Installment sales. Then we did the math on just selling and paying the damn tax. His oldest property had zero basis left after 28 years of depreciation. Donated that one to a DAF - he was giving $25K/year to church and other charities anyway. Avoided $226K in capital gains tax right there. Sold the other 4. They had much better basis. Tax bill: $362K instead of $588K. Got $2.7M invested. Now pulling $135K/year without fixing a single toilet. He's in Arizona for the winter. Playing golf. And his wife stopped fantasizing about mysterious rental property fires. You don't need rental income at 70. You needed it at 38 when: The mortgage was $2,900/month Daycare was $2,100/month Student loans were $890/month Sometimes the best tax strategy is paying the tax and getting your life back.

@detroitdrake We should chat and peel that onion back further. 👍

Yesterday morning, I learned about Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) in a 1031 exchange presentation—perfect passive replacement properties. In the afternoon, visited a client stressed about her high-maintenance Florida multifamily and terrified of capital gains taxes. Showed her how a DST allows her to 1031 into institutional-grade real estate with zero management headaches. Working on the BOV today. CRE is a create-and-match game.

1031 Exchanges, Mineral Deeds, & More Featuring Thomas Brachey This week, I sat down with Thomas Brachey, PMP—founder of Key Real Estate Consulting and one of the sharpest minds in tax-advantaged real estate. Thomas specializes in 1031 exchanges, mineral-rights strategies, and the overlooked investment structures most people never hear about. Recognized as a 2025 Top Agent by BestAgents.US, Thomas blends deep technical training (PMP + Six Sigma Master Black Belt) with real-world execution. He's also the author of Basics of the 1031 Exchange and Leveraging Mineral Rights and the 1031 Exchange, two guides that simplify complex strategies for everyday investors. In this episode, you’ll learn: * How to structure 1031 exchanges for long-term tax deferral and cash flow * Why mineral rights are becoming a lucrative alternative asset class * How retirement accounts (SDIRAs, Solo 401(k)s, etc.) tie into real estate and minerals * Common mistakes and red flags and how to avoid them A must-listen for investors exploring smarter, tax-efficient ways to scale. Are you aware of the tax and cash-flow advantages a 1031 exchange can unlock when mineral rights are involved? For property evaluations you can reach me at 615-212-5524 - Carson@passive.investments eXp Commercial Helping clients and finding buyers nationwide through eXp’s national network. Connect with me > linkedin.com/in/carsonjones/ x.com/CarsonLJ79 @CarsonscornerCRE" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">youtube.com/@Carsonscorner… instagram.com/carson.tn/# facebook.com/share/1DVPWhD6… passive.investments/podcast/ Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice. Always consult your attorney, CPA, or financial advisor before making any financial decisions. All investments and property ownership carry risk, including the potential loss of principal.

One of the most overlooked 1031 replacement options? Mineral rights. Everyone focuses on the building above the dirt… almost no one looks at the value under it. Mineral rights (oil, gas, water, aggregates, royalties) are real property—and they count for 1031. They can: ✅ Produce passive royalty income ✅ Diversify outside traditional CRE ✅ Help you hit your identification window fast Most investors never even consider it. If you’re in a 1031 and exploring replacement properties, don’t ignore what’s beneath the surface. Educational conversation with Thomas Brachey, PMP

Great time this past Thursday celebrating Dallas’ commercial real estate vertical

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