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Main Street BusinessAuthor: Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
The Main Street Business Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the go-to resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who want to build, protect, and manage their wealth. Each episode explores real-world scenarios and offers practical advice on business structuring, tax planning, side hustles, real estate, self-directed retirement accounts, and more.With decades of combined legal and tax experience Mark and Mat make complex financial topics understandable through charismatic discussions and practical education. Their goal is to empower listeners to make smarter legal and financial decisions by turning advanced concepts into clear, actionable strategies for LLCs, corporations, estate planning, tax reduction, raising capital, asset protection, and retirement planning. Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over 3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly 3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler. Language: en Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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#632 Fear in the Housing Market Almost Always Signals Opportunity
Thursday, 13 August, 2026
Before your next real estate investment, start with my law firm, KKOS Lawyers.Our Comprehensive Tax & Business Consult helps you make sure the deal fits into the right tax, entity, and asset protection strategy before you buy. - https://hubs.ly/Q04t0Vn00In this episode, Mark J. Kohler sits down with Kathy Fettke, co-founder of RealWealth and host of The Real Wealth Show, to talk about what smart investors should actually be watching in today’s market.They break down the proposed restrictions on institutional homebuyers, why reacting to headlines can leave investors behind, and the key indicator RealWealth looks for before entering a market: job growth.Kathy also shares how her team identified opportunity in Sherman, Texas, why the housing challenge is increasingly about renters, and how investors should think differently about active versus passive real estate.Key takeaways from this episode:Why fear in the market almost always means better deals are available- The truth behind the new bill capping institutional home purchases and why it's more political than practical- Why relying on headlines (or AI summaries) means you're investing on old, already-priced-in data- RealWealth's #1 rule for picking a market: follow the jobs- How Kathy's team spotted the CHIPS Act opportunity in Sherman, TX before anyone else moved- Why the real housing shortage today is a renter problem, not a buyer problem- The difference between active real estate (flipping) and passive real estate (buy-and-hold) — and why confusing the two costs people money- Why managing your property manager beats trying to manage the property yourselfKathy also shares how to get started with RealWealth's free resources, including property tours, weekly market webinars, and her book Retire Rich with Rentals. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who's been sitting on the sidelines waiting for the "right time" to invest or who's been burned trying to time the market off the news cycle.Ready to Take the Next Step?Work With Mat & Mark’s Law FirmGet strategic legal guidance for your business, taxes, asset protection, and estate planning with KKOS Lawyers.[Book a Call with KKOS Lawyers]Take Control of Your RetirementWant to invest your IRA or 401(k) in assets you actually understand? Check out our self-directed trust company Directed IRA.[Learn More About Directed IRA]Free ResourcesMat Sorensen’s Optimal Order of Investing GuideLearn how to prioritize where your money should go and build a smarter investing strategy.[Download the Free Guide]Mark J. Kohler’s 30-Point Tax GuideDiscover practical tax strategies and planning opportunities every business owner and investor should know.[Download the Free Guide]Get More From Mat & MarkWatch on YouTubeTax strategies, business planning, investing, asset protection, and more.[Visit the YouTube Channel...
