1% Pathway

🎙️ Episode Summary In commercial real estate, a “good deal” can turn into a disaster if the sponsor is the wrong one.In this episode of the One Percent Pathway Podcast, host Dennis McQueen (MCQ Properties) sits down with multifamily investor and JCS Group Ventures co-founder Cody Simeone to break down how passive investors can avoid picking the wrong deal sponsor—and what great sponsors consistently do differently.Cody shares real-world insights on sponsor behavior, underwriting discipline, and the communication systems that separate trustworthy operators from risky ones.✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why a strong sponsor never chases deals • The power of conservative underwriting + stress testing • The biggest sponsor mistake: hiding bad news and delaying transparency • What good operators do when things go wrong: they communicate + bring a plan • How property management execution can make or break returns • What “boring reports” reveal (and why they’re a good sign) • How to vet sponsors: track record, references, and consistency • Why you don’t need to do real estate alone (it’s a team sport)If you're a passive investor—or planning your first syndication—this episode gives you a practical framework to protect your capital and build trust-based, long-term wealth.If this episode gives you even one idea to help you move forward faster, share it with someone in your network. That’s how we help more people find the 1% Pathway.

🎙️ Episode Summary Most passive investors focus on cash flow and appreciation—but they miss the silent wealth-builder: tax strategy.In this episode of the One Percent Pathway Podcast, host Dennis McQueen (MCQ Properties) sits down with Ed Guerrero, a San Antonio-based CPA, tax strategist, and real estate investor, to break down how the way you do your taxes can quietly increase your wealth over time—especially if you’re investing in real estate.Ed introduces the concept of “Tax Flow”—the money you keep by reducing tax liability through smart deductions, accelerated depreciation, and real estate strategy. He also simplifies confusing topics like depreciation and bonus depreciation in a way that makes sense for busy professionals and new investors.✅ In this episode, you’ll learn: • What “Tax Flow” means and why it matters • Depreciation explained in plain English • How bonus depreciation can increase deductions fast • Why short-term rentals can be a powerful first step for W2 earners • 2 crucial tax questions every passive investor should ask the GP/sponsor • The overlooked “business side” deductions investors forget • Mindset + action: Rich Dad fundamentals + Tony Robbins psychologyIf you’re a passive investor—or want to become one—this episode will help you stop leaving money on the table and start building wealth more intentionally.

🎙️ One Percent Pathway Podcast | Why 99% of Busy Professionals Fail to Build Real Wealth in Real EstateMost busy professionals don’t fail in real estate because they lack intelligence… They fail because they lack focus, strategy, and a clear why.In this episode, host Dennis McQueen sits down with Shane Boring, managing partner of Boring & Company, to unpack the hard truths behind why high-income earners struggle to turn real estate into true, generational wealth.While many chase trends, jump into “hot” asset classes, or treat real estate like a side hustle, Shane shares how disciplined focus, operational excellence, and long-term vision helped his family build a multimillion-dollar commercial real estate portfolio—primarily in self-storage.Inside this episode:✅ Why real estate is a business—not a hobby ✅ The danger of chasing fads and following the crowd ✅ Why relationships are more important than location ✅ Why most beginners should start as passive investors ✅ The power of laser focus vs. scattered investing ✅ How defining your “why” determines your wealth trajectory ✅ The one habit that guarantees failure (and how to avoid it)Shane also shares powerful non-negotiables when building a GP team, why cash flow matters more than hype, and how commercial real estate can create true freedom for your family—not just income.If you're a doctor, executive, entrepreneur, or busy professional looking to build wealth without losing your focus or capital, this episode is a masterclass in discipline, strategy, and mindset.🎧 Tune in and discover how to stop dabbling—and start building.#OnePercentPathway #CommercialRealEstate #SelfStorage #WealthBuilding #PassiveIncome #GenerationalWealth