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Pending and Trending Podcast with Deidre Quinn explores wealth-building, financial freedom, and smart investing strategies beyond just real estate. With over 20 years of experience as a Realtor and investor, Deidre shares practical insights alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts on creating passive income, building multiple revenue streams, and developing the mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or looking to grow your financial future, this podcast delivers real-world strategies to help you build lasting wealth.

  1. 3d ago

    More Than Tax Deferral: The 1031 Wealth Strategy | Dave Foster

    💡 A 1031 exchange isn’t just about delaying taxes - it may help investors keep capital working, adapt their portfolios, and build long-term wealth. What if selling an investment property could become a strategic opportunity instead of the end of your investment plan? Dave Foster explains how investors can use a 1031 exchange to move across markets, change property types, and transition from active management to more passive investing. Deidre Quinn has spent more than 20 years watching how people build wealth—and how they lose it. On Pending & Trending, Deidre speaks with Dave Foster, a qualified intermediary, accountant, founder of The 1031 Investor, and author of Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth. Together, they break down the four Ds of 1031 investing, property consolidation, Delaware statutory trusts, syndication rules, and the importance of getting expert guidance early. 🎙️ Host & Guest Host: Deidre Quinn Deidre Quinn is a Realtor, investor, and business leader with 20+ years of experience. She hosts Pending & Trending, a podcast focused on wealth creation, leadership, mindset, and financial freedom. Guest: Dave Foster Dave Foster is a qualified intermediary, accountant, founder of The 1031 Investor, and author of Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth: The Real Estate Investor’s Guide to the 1031 Exchange. Dave educates real estate investors on tax deferral, portfolio transitions, and more passive investment structures. 📚 What You’ll Learn 💰 How a 1031 exchange can help keep more capital invested after a qualifying property sale. 🔄 How to move between property types and markets as opportunities change. ⏳ How to align real estate investing with changing time, family, and retirement goals. 🏢 How consolidating multiple properties can reduce operational workload. 🏦 How triple-net properties and Delaware statutory trusts support passive investing. ⚠️ Why an LLC or partnership interest may not qualify like direct real estate ownership. 🤝 Why involving a qualified intermediary early can help investors understand their options. 🌱 How one manageable investment step can create long-term compounding results. ❓ Key Questions Answered What is the wealth-building benefit of a 1031 exchange? A 1031 exchange may allow investors to defer taxes on a qualifying property sale and reinvest that capital into other real estate. How can a 1031 exchange help reduce investment workload? Investors may consolidate properties, move into larger multifamily investments, use management, or consider triple-net properties and Delaware statutory trusts. Why might an LLC or partnership interest not qualify for a 1031 exchange? A 1031 exchange generally requires an interest in the actual real estate. An interest in an LLC or partnership may not qualify in the same way. 🚀 CTA & Resources 🎧 Building wealth through real estate? Listen to Dave Foster’s practical 1031 breakdown before making your next investment move. 🌐 The 1031 Investor: https://the1031investor.com ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 -  Hook: The 4 Ds of 1031 Investing 0:33 -  Introduction: Dave Foster & 1031 1:16 -  How a 1031 Exchange Works 2:19 - The Four Ds of 1031 Investing 3:40 -  Using 1031s to Follow Market Opportunities 5:24 -  Matching 1031 Investing to Life Stages 7:20 - Step-Up Basis and Your Heirs 8:40 - Moving From Active to Passive Investing 12:30 - DSTs, Syndications, and 1031 Rules 14:48 - Why You Need a Qualified Intermediary 16:25 -  Why Investors Overlook the 1031 Benefit 20:21 - Lifetime Tax-Free Wealth 23:50 -  Start Small and Let Wealth Grow 25:14 -  Closing: Building Long-Term Wealth 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH DAVE FOSTER: • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaveFoster1031 • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davefoster1031/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davefoster1031/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/

    More Than Tax Deferral: The 1031 Wealth Strategy | Dave Foster

  2. Aug 27

    How Wealthy Real Estate Investors Avoid Taxes Using 1031 Exchanges

    ‼️ Stop writing huge tax checks to the IRS every time you sell an asset. 📊 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Dedra Quinn sits down with Brendan Lewis, VP at Asset Preservation Inc., to uncover how high-net-worth real estate investors use 1031 exchanges to defer capital gains and keep their equity compounding. 💡 Key Insights & Takeaways: ✔️ The fundamental shift from per-deal thinking to multi-decade wealth planning ✔️ How flexible "like-kind" rules allow you to move from single-family homes into multi-family or commercial assets ✔️ How to avoid rushing decisions during the strict 45-day identification timeline ✔️ Why wearing too many operational hats hurts returns and how to manage your properties like a CEO 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Brendan Lewis – Vice President & State Manager | Asset Preservation Incorporated Brendan Lewis is the Vice President and State Manager for Texas and Oklahoma at Asset Preservation, Inc. A former commercial real estate broker, he specializes in helping investors and their advisory teams structure and execute IRC §1031 tax-deferred exchanges and implement sophisticated tax strategies. _____________ ⭐ Enjoying Pending and Trending? Leave us a 5-star rating, follow the show, and share this episode with an investor who needs a smarter tax plan! 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH BRENDAN LEWIS: • Website: https://apiexchange.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendanlewis1031/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Wealthy Real Estate Investors Avoid Taxes Using 1031 Exchanges

  3. Aug 20

    How to Protect Real Estate Wealth with Debt Funds | Whitney Elkins-Hutten

    ⭐ Is your real estate portfolio truly diversified, or are you exposed to market turns? Real estate strategist Whitney Elkins-Hutten joins host Deidre Quinn to explain why owning physical properties is only half the equation when building generational wealth. 🎉 Whitney breaks down her journey from an accidental house flipper to managing large-scale portfolios. She details how to analyze market cycles, avoid major red flags in passive investments, and generate stable, monthly income through real estate debt funds. 🎙 What you'll learn: ✔️ The turning point that shifted Whitney from active flipping to passive investing ✔️ How to evaluate risk across different layers of the capital stack ✔️ Essential red flags to watch for in deal structures and sponsor terms ✔️ Key lessons from Whitney's book, Money for Tomorrow, on securing family wealth 📺 If you want to build predictable income and protect your real estate portfolio against market shifts, this episode is for you. 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Whitney Elkins-Hutten – Financial Mentor I Real Estate Investor I Author of Money For Tomorrow: How to Build and Protect Generational Wealth Whitney Elkins-Hutten is the Director of Investor Education at PassiveInvesting.com, founder of AshWealth.com, and author of the bestselling book Money for Tomorrow. With a portfolio exceeding $800M in real estate across multifamily, self-storage, and car washes, she helps professionals and business owners grow and protect wealth through tax-efficient, passive investment strategies.  _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH WHITNEY ELKINS-HUTTEN • Website – Ash Wealth: https://ashwealth.com/ • Website – Passive Investing: https://www.passiveinvesting.com/welcome-whitney/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitneyelkinshutten/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WhitneyHuttenInvesting/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whitneyhutten/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Protect Real Estate Wealth with Debt Funds | Whitney Elkins-Hutten

  4. Aug 13

    From W-2 to Wealth: Building Parallel Income Streams Without Quitting Your Day Job

    🚀 Quitting your W2 job overnight is not the only way to achieve financial freedom. In this episode, Deidre Quinn talks with real estate developer Aaron Ameen about building wealth on parallel tracks. Aaron explains why maintaining job stability gives you the leverage to make calculated investments, sharing his transition from single family rentals to developing $10M luxury residential assisted living facilities in Houston. 🎙 In this episode, you'll learn: ✔️ The importance of maintaining a day job while building passive income ✔️ How to plan and execute a multi-year investment strategy ✔️ Insights into developing luxury assisted living homes ✔️ The role of mindset and intentionality in financial success ✔️ Navigating challenges and pivoting in real estate investments 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Aaron Ameen – Strategy & Finance Consultant, Investor & Host of Own Your Upside Aaron Ameen is a real estate developer, host of the Own Your Upside podcast, and author. Alongside his wife and business partner, Andrea, he leads development and investment projects with a focus on complex deal structuring and creative financing. Aaron regularly shares insights on real estate, entrepreneurship, and long-term value creation.  📈 Stream the full episode to hear Aaron's practical advice on taking control of your financial future. _____________ 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH AARON AMEEN • Website: https://aaronameen.com/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-ameen/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aaron.ameen/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaronameenreicoach/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬 below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    From W-2 to Wealth: Building Parallel Income Streams Without Quitting Your Day Job

  5. Aug 6

    The SEAD Blueprint: Building Freedom Through Real Estate | Jason Wojo

    How do you build a real estate business that runs without you? Jason Wojo joins Deidre Quinn on Pending and Trending to break down the SEAD Process (Strategize, Eliminate, Automate, Delegate) four steps in a fixed order for owners who want to work fewer hours without earning less. Jason is CEO of Lifeonaire, a broker, and author of Business for Life. His argument: most owners build the company first and never stop to decide what they want their life to look like, so the business takes every waking hour and life gets the crumbs. He and Deidre work through what to do about it - the work to cut before automating anything, where AI actually helps and where Jason flatly won't use it, and which real estate assets are genuinely passive versus a second job in disguise. 🎙 WHAT YOU'LL TAKE AWAY ✔️ Why the four SEAD steps only work in order ✔️ MUD: the meaningless, unnecessary, and distracting work to clear off your plate first ✔️ The two things Jason refuses to use AI for, and why AI-written copy costs you client trust ✔️ The reserve account to have before your first rental - and which assets are actually passive _____________ 🎧 HOSTED BY: Deidre Quinn 👤 GUEST: Jason Wojo, Ph.D. – CEO of Life On Air, Business Coach & Author Dr. Jason Wojo is the CEO of Lifeonaire, author of Business for Life, and a recovering scientist with two BS, MS, and PhD degrees who helps entrepreneurs and real estate professionals break free from hustle culture. He specializes in teaching his signature SEAD process to help business owners build highly profitable, life-first businesses and create generational wealth.  🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 👉🏻 CONNECT WITH JASON WOJO: • Website: https://lifeonaire.com/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjasonwojo • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasonwojo_official/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwojo/ 👉🏻 FOLLOW DEIDRE QUINN – PENDING AND TRENDING: • Website: https://www.deidrequinn.com/ • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ Don’t forget to LIKE 👍 SUBSCRIBE 🔔 COMMENT 💬below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    The SEAD Blueprint: Building Freedom Through Real Estate | Jason Wojo

  6. Jul 23

    $250K is all it takes to invest like the ultra-wealthy

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Henry Yoshida, Co-Founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, to explore how self-directed IRAs are transforming retirement investing. Henry shares why traditional retirement accounts may no longer provide enough diversification, how investors can use retirement funds to invest in real estate and private companies, and the common mistakes to avoid when using self-directed retirement accounts. Whether you're a real estate investor, entrepreneur, or high-income professional, this episode offers valuable insights into building long-term wealth through alternative investments. Special offer: Use promo code DEIDREQUINN300 when signing up through our guest's website to receive $300 off your signup.  🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Henry Yoshida – Co-Founder & CEO, Rocket Dollar Henry Yoshida is the Co-founder and CEO of Rocket Dollar, a fintech platform that empowers individuals to invest tax-advantaged retirement funds into alternative assets. As a CFP® professional and licensed real estate agent with years of financial services leadership, he specializes in building high-performing teams and helping clients break free from traditional Wall Street constraints to achieve their ultimate financial goals.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ What a self-directed IRA is and how it differs from traditional retirement accounts ✔️ Why diversification beyond stocks and mutual funds matters more than ever ✔️ How to invest retirement funds in real estate, private equity, and startups ✔️ Common IRS prohibited transactions and mistakes investors should avoid ✔️ Why wealthy investors build diversified portfolios using alternative assets 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Henry Yoshida: 🌐 Website → https://www.rocketdollar.com/ 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/henrythecfp/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/henryyoshida/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    $250K is all it takes to invest like the ultra-wealthy

  7. Jul 9

    How to Become Financially Free Using Cash Flow Instead of Savings

    🚀 What if financial freedom isn't about saving millions—but about creating consistent cash flow? In this episode of Pending and Trending, host Deidre Quinn sits down with Chris Miles, founder of Money Ripples and author of The Work Optional Blueprint, to challenge traditional retirement planning. Chris shares why he walked away from Wall Street, how he became financially independent in his 20s, recovered after losing over $1 million during the recession, and the mindset shifts that help investors create lasting passive income. From real estate and alternative investments to AI's role in financial advice, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on building wealth. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest: 🏡 Chris Miles – Financial Strategist, Founder of Money Ripples, Author & Podcast Host Chris Miles is the founder of Money Ripples, author of Work Optional Blueprint, and host of the Money Ripples Podcast. A former financial advisor, he is known for his approach to building passive income outside traditional Wall Street strategies and has been featured in outlets including CNN Money, BiggerPockets, and Entrepreneurs on Fire. 💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why traditional retirement strategies often fail investors ✔️ The difference between accumulating wealth and generating cash flow ✔️ Chris' "Get Lean, Get Liquid, Get Out" framework for financial freedom ✔️ How passive income can make work optional years earlier than expected ✔️ Why investors should think critically before relying on AI for financial advice 🎵 Whether you're an investor, entrepreneur, or someone looking to achieve financial freedom faster, this episode delivers practical strategies and fresh perspectives on building lasting wealth. 💼 Connect with Chris Miles: 🌐 Website → https://www.moneyripples.com/ 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/chris.miles9177/ 🔗 LinkedIn  → https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscmiles 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below!💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How to Become Financially Free Using Cash Flow Instead of Savings

  8. Jul 2

    How Private Lending Builds Wealth Without Owning Rentals

    🚀 In this episode of Pending and Trending, Deidre Quinn sits down with Loren G. Wernette, Founder and CEO of REI Transactional, to explore the world of private lending, real estate debt funds, and passive investing. Loren shares his journey from agriculture and marketing into real estate entrepreneurship, explains how private debt funds work, and discusses the strategies he uses to protect investor capital while generating consistent returns. Whether you're an active real estate investor or a busy professional looking to diversify your portfolio, this episode is packed with valuable insights on building long-term wealth. 🎧 Hosted by: Deidre Quinn 👤 Guest:🏡 Loren G. Wernette – Founder & CEO, REI Transactional Loren Wernette is the founder and CEO of REI Transactional, managing two private real estate debt funds that build generational wealth for accredited investors. Based in North Carolina, the firm specializes in short-term bridge loans across the Southeast secured by first-position commercial liens. Built from the ground up to provide reliable capital, he pairs his operator background with active involvement in local real estate communities like TREX and TREIA.  💡 What You'll Learn: ✔️ How private real estate debt funds generate returns for investors ✔️ Loren's journey from real estate investor to private lender ✔️ Risk management strategies for protecting investor capital ✔️ Common mistakes investors make when using private financing ✔️ How busy professionals can build wealth through passive real estate investing 🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights! 💼 Connect with Loren G. Wernette: 🌐 Website → https://www.reitransactional.com/home 🌐 Website → https://www.reihighyield.com/home 📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/loren.wernette 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/investwithloren/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/loren-wernette-8124a441/ 🎙 Follow Deidre Quinn – Pending and Trending: 🌐 Website → https://www.deidrequinn.com/ 📷 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/teamquinnstagram/ 🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidre-quinn-realtor/ 🔖 Don’t Forget to LIKE 👍, SUBSCRIBE 🔔 & COMMENT 💬 Below! 💎 Produced by Icons of Real Estate - https://iconsofrealestate.com/

    How Private Lending Builds Wealth Without Owning Rentals
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Pending and Trending Podcast with Deidre Quinn explores wealth-building, financial freedom, and smart investing strategies beyond just real estate. With over 20 years of experience as a Realtor and investor, Deidre shares practical insights alongside entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts on creating passive income, building multiple revenue streams, and developing the mindset needed for long-term success. Whether you're an investor, business owner, or looking to grow your financial future, this podcast delivers real-world strategies to help you build lasting wealth.

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  • Creator
    Deidre Quinn
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    54
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Deidre Quinn
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