Is Owner Financing the #1 Real Estate Trend of 2026 | w/ Guest Craig SotkovskyAre you prepared for the massive shift that might be coming to the US housing market? In this season premiere of the Investor Guys Podcast, hosts Bill Barnett and Kevin Mills sit down with a true legend of resiliency, Craig Sotkovsky.Craig isn't just an investor; he is a 9/11 responder and a cancer survivor who has rebuilt his empire multiple times after losing everything. Today, he’s revealing why he believes Owner Financing (Seller Financing) is about to become the dominant market trend as property values face a potential reset.In this episode, we break down: 🚀 The "Augusta Rule" & Rural Wealth: Why private airports in Georgia hold the key to hidden real estate gold. 💳 The Credit Card Hack: How Craig used high-interest credit cards as the ultimate leverage to buy and flip houses in the 90s. 📉 Market Predictions: Why the "loudest guys in the room" are about to lose it all and how "unassuming" investors stay wealthy. ⚖️ Asset Protection: The legal secrets of holding paper through corporations in Nevada, Wyoming, and Florida to ensure anonymity and tax efficiency. 🇲🇽 Global Investing: Why Merida, Mexico is currently one of the world's most exciting "merchant markets".Craig’s philosophy is simple: "Disturb the comfortable and comfort the disturbed." If you want to master the mindset of a multi-millionaire before the money even hits your bank account, this is a must-watch episode.🕒 TIMELINE BREAKDOWN[00:00] – Welcome to the Investor Guys Podcast 2026 Season Premiere[01:10] – Introducing Craig Sotkovsky: A Man of World-Class Resiliency[02:45] – Rebuilding from Zero: Lessons from 9/11 and Battling Cancer[04:12] – The Private Airport Observation: Poverty vs. Hidden Wealth[06:15] – Hardcore Financing: Learning from Florida Hurricane Scams & Banks[07:45] – Founding "Owner’s Financing Real Estate" in 2005[09:20] – The Return of Owner Financing: Saving Equity in a Plummeting Market[11:15] – How to Spot the Richest Person in the Room (It's not who you think)[13:30] – Strategy: Buying Houses with Credit Cards & Sweat Equity[16:10] – How to Connect with Craig for Strategy and Coaching[16:40] – Investing in Mexico: The Merida "Merchant Market" Explosion[18:35] – Holding Paper: Why Corporation-to-Corporation deals are King[19:10] – Anonymity Secrets: Nevada vs. Wyoming vs. Florida Structures[21:20] – Building a Legacy: Resiliency after 30+ Surgeries[23:25] – Closing Thoughts: How to Get the "Alpha" for 2026🔗 RESOURCES & LINKSConnect with Craig: craigsotkovsky.comOfficial Website: investorguyspodcast.com💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATIONCraig believes property values are set to plummet—do you agree, or do you think the market will hold? Also, have you ever considered Owner Financing for your next deal? Let's discuss in the comments! 👇#OwnerFinancing #RealEstateInvesting #InvestorGuysPodcast #CraigSotkovsky #MarketTrends2026 #CreativeFinancing #AssetProtection #FinancialResiliency