The Passive Income MD Podcast

Hosted by Peter Kim, MD

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Aug 2026

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How do I create multiple streams of income? How do I invest in real estate? In the Passive Income MD podcast, Peter Kim, MD, shares proven strategies and tactics to answer these questions to create your ideal life.

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August 17, 202611 min

#329 Passive Income Isn't Passive. Here's What It Actually Is.

In this episode, Peter tackles a conversation he had with a skeptic who flat out said passive income doesn't exist, and honestly, the guy wasn't entirely wrong. Peter breaks down why he thinks of it as scalable income instead of passive, why the early years always feel flat and pointless, and the four levers that actually speed up the curve once you stick with it. If you've ever been told passive income is a fantasy, this episode explains exactly what's real and what isn't. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

August 10, 202611 min

#328 The Financial Education Doctors Never Got

In this episode, Peter unpacks why almost no physician gets real financial education, backed by survey data showing most doctors never learned the basics before finishing training. He breaks down exactly where he personally learns this stuff, from AI tools and books to the community conversations that taught him more than any single resource could. If you've ever felt behind on your own numbers despite years of medical training, this episode makes the case that the information gap is closeable, starting today. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

August 3, 20269 min

#327 Residential vs. Commercial Real Estate - Why One Hasn't Crashed (Yet)

In this episode, Peter explains why residential real estate has held up just fine while commercial properties are quietly going through their own crash. A friend's comment about home prices not crashing sparks a deeper look at balloon payments, floating rate loans, and the perfect storm hitting apartment buildings and office space right now. If you've been wondering how real estate can look fine and be falling apart at the same time, this episode breaks down exactly what's happening under the surface. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

July 27, 202615 min

#326 What the Second Half of 2026 Should Look Like for Physician Investors

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim breaks down exactly what he told a friend at a wedding who asked him point blank what moves he's making with his own money right now. With inflation spiking, the Fed on hold, and real estate still stuck in a higher rate environment, Peter walks through his actual approach to real estate, index funds, and tax strategy for the second half of 2026. If you've been waiting for clarity that never seems to arrive, this episode makes the case for building something that doesn't depend on getting the predictions right. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

July 20, 202626 min

#325 How One Doctor Scaled Everest and a 200-Door Portfolio

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim sits down with Dr. Larry Daugherty, a radiation oncologist in Alaska who built a 200-door real estate portfolio, has raced the Iditarod five times, and summited both Everest and Lhotse. Larry walks through the exact turning point that pushed him out of a dream medical career and into real estate, how he scaled from a single fourplex to commercial apartment buildings with zero money down, and the partnerships and mistakes that got him there. If you've ever felt like something got buried the moment you started medical training, this conversation is about digging it back up. Tune in!

July 13, 202610 min

#324 The Estate Plan Most Physicians Have But Haven't Updated in a Decade

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim opens up about a colleague who passed away suddenly, and how it forced him to finally check his own estate plan, which turned out to be years out of date. If you signed your documents once and haven't touched them since, this episode breaks down exactly what's probably wrong, from an unfunded trust to outdated beneficiaries that quietly override everything else. He also covers the piece most general attorneys miss for physicians specifically, and why it matters even more once you own real estate or a business. Tune in. Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

July 6, 202610 min

#323 How I Run My Quarterly Financial Review

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim breaks down the exact quarterly review process he uses to catch financial blind spots before they turn into a bad year. If you've ever felt vaguely behind without knowing why, or noticed that anxious feeling about money without any real numbers to back it up, this episode gets into why that happens and how to fix it. He walks through the four areas he checks every quarter, the journaling method he swears by, and why subtracting from your life often matters more than adding to it. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

June 29, 20268 min

#322 The Disability Insurance Conversation Most Physicians Keep Putting Off

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim shares the story of an interventional cardiologist who paid decades of premiums only to discover his policy didn't fully protect him when it mattered most. He breaks down the four questions every physician needs to answer about their disability coverage right now, and the specific career moments when most physicians miss the window to fix it. If you've been putting off this conversation, this episode is worth every second. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

June 22, 202638 min

#321 What's Happening in Oil and Gas Right Now (And Why Physicians Need to Pay Attention)

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim sits down with Troy Eckard, a 41-year oil and gas veteran who says what's happening in the energy market right now is something he has never seen in his entire career. They break down why the Strait of Hormuz crisis is about to hit physicians' wallets harder than most realize, what the major tax advantages in oil and gas are that almost no one is talking about, and why the window to act may be closing faster than you think. If you've been sitting on the sidelines wondering whether oil and gas belongs in your portfolio, this is the episode that might finally answer that question. Tune in! Eckard Enterprises brings this episode to you . Eckard Enterprises , LLC, is a family-owned and operated alternative investment and asset management firm, specializing in mineral rights and the U.S. energy industry. Eckard believes that owning tangible assets is one of the safest, long-term investment strategies available in today's investment climate. Learn more about Eckard Enterprises! Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .

June 15, 202615 min

#320 How a Capital Call Actually Works (And What to Do When You Get One)

In this episode, Dr. Peter Kim breaks down exactly what a capital call is, why so many passive investors are receiving them right now, and what it actually means for your investment. If you've ever opened one of those "important update" emails from a sponsor and had no idea what to do next, this one's for you. Peter walks through the right questions to ask, how to evaluate your options, and how to make a decision you can actually stand behind. Tune in! Interested in PIMDCON? Know more by clicking here. Are you looking for a community to encourage you as you begin, or want to accelerate your business to the next level? Then join thousands of physicians who share the same journey of creating their ideal lives through multiple streams of income by joining us in our Facebook communities such as Passive Income Docs and Passive Income MD .