TBT: Ask Marco - $100,000 to Invest...Turnkey Rentals or Other Passive Investments?

Passive Real Estate Investing

Real Estate Investing with Marco Santarelli, Investor and Entrepreneur.

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4.6 • 968 Ratings

🗓️ 12 February 2026

⏱️ 14 minutes

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Click Here for the Show Notes Should you put your next $100,000 into turnkey rentals—or chase higher returns in passive accredited investments? In this episode, we break down the real question behind the numbers: are you investing for income today or capital gains tomorrow? Marco unpacks the powerful difference between predictable cash-flow investments and long-term equity growth plays—and reveals why residential real estate may offer the best of both worlds through his “IDEAL” framework: Income, Depreciation, Equity growth, Appreciation, and Leverage. If you’re building wealth from your W-2 income and want clarity on how to align your strategy with your long-term goals, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in now and discover how to position your portfolio for both freedom today and wealth tomorrow. -------------------------------- Throwback Thursday Episode (The episode originally took place in the year 2021) This episode is part of our Throwback Series and may include references to older content such as web classes, events, promotions, or links that are no longer active or available. While the conversation and insights still hold value, please note that some information may be outdated. -------------------------------- If you missed our last episode, be sure to listen to Is Turnkey Investing Really Worth It? (Real Numbers + Real Story) Download your FREE copy of: The Ultimate Guide to Passive Real Estate Investing. See our available Turnkey Cash-Flow Rental Properties. Our team of Investment Counselors has much more inventory available than what you see on our website. Contact us today for more deals.

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0:00.0	Welcome to passive real estate investing, the show where busy people like you learn how to build
0:05.7	substantial passive income while creating wealth for the long term. And now, here's your host, Marco
0:11.7	Santorelli. Hello, my friends. Welcome back to passive real estate investing, where we dive into the
0:18.1	world of real estate investing, among other related topics, to help you with your real estate investing journey.
0:23.7	Today, we're doing something a little different.
0:26.5	We're going to take a trip down memory lane and showcase an important episode from the past on what we call our throwback Thursday episode.
0:34.8	Now, whether you've been with us since the beginning, which goes back to 2015,
0:39.0	or you're tuning in for the first time, this episode is a must listen. We are revisiting one of our
0:45.6	more popular episodes from the past. And believe me, what we discussed back then, whether it's
0:51.2	six months ago or six years ago, is just as relevant today. So sit back,
0:56.7	relax, and let's rewind the clock for this great episode. Enjoy. We have a great question today from
1:02.5	David. He's got $100,000 to invest, and he's trying to decide whether he should continue buying
1:08.6	turnkey rental properties or invest in other passive investments.
1:14.0	So David writes in and he says, hey, Marco, I had an interesting question that I wanted to run by you.
1:18.6	I am currently 32 and have three rental properties and a handful of other alternative investments,
1:25.0	including mortgage notes, syndication funds, etc. I am an accredited
1:30.2	investor and I am looking to continue to grow my overall investment portfolio. From my W-2 income,
1:36.7	I have about $100,000 per year that I am dedicating towards building my investment portfolio.
1:43.1	As I am an accredited investor, would you
1:45.0	steer me towards passive funds with larger returns, which require accreditation, or would I still
1:52.4	greatly benefit by investing in turnkey rental properties? I would love to hear the pros and
1:57.4	cons of each. I love the podcast. Thanks for your help. Well, David, thank you for the question.
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