The ASVAB is the only educational gate standing between you and your military career, yet 23% of recent graduates still fail it. In this episode, I break down exactly how to navigate the test in 2026, from understanding your AFQT score to the specific study habits that actually work. Whether you're a nervous test-taker or just need to boost your line scores for a better job, this guide will show you how to move with clarity and confidence.

(00:00) - Intro

(00:37) - Defining the ASVAB and intelligence percentiles

(02:23) - Understanding the AFQT score and branch minimums

(04:06) - The difference between AFQT and line scores for job selection

(05:06) - Three ways to take the test: School, MEPS, and PiCAT

(07:49) - Break down of specific math and English topics to study

(10:11) - Recommended resources including ASVAB for Dummies

(12:43) - Using vocabulary roots and prefixes to boost your score

(18:07) - Test-taking hacks: Elimination and plugging in numbers

(21:11) - Managing test anxiety with box breathing techniques

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.

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In this episode, I explain how the Section 121 exclusion can help you build massive tax-free wealth through a "live-in flip" strategy. I break down the specific 10-year tax extension available to service members, allowing you to sell your home and keep up to $500,000 in profit without paying a dime to the IRS. Whether you are looking to house hack a fourplex or renovate a fixer-upper, this is the most powerful wealth-building tool available to the military community.

(00:00) - Intro

(01:06) - Section 121 vs. the 1031 exchange

(02:07) - The "2 out of 5 years" residency rule

(02:54) - The powerful 10-year extension for service members

(03:49) - Case study: Saving $60,000 in taxes on a San Diego home

(06:29) - Strategies for "live-in flipping" with a VA loan

(07:09) - Combining house hacking with tax-free gains

(08:50) - Why tax-free cash beats deferred taxes

(09:33) - Join the War Room Mastermind for deep-dive tax training

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.

• Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book

• Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register

• Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors

• Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application

• Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor

• Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide

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Wanna buy a property without putting a single dollar down in 2026? I’m breaking down four specific ways to buy real estate with zero money out of pocket, including the VA loan and creative financing. We’ll cut through the heavy jargon so you can structure deals with clarity and confidence.

(00:00) - Intro

(01:01) - The power of the VA loan for 0% down

(01:36) - Real-world creative financing examples

(02:34) - How I negotiated a zero-down, zero-interest deal

(04:13) - Why the VA loan is the best mortgage product

(05:13) - Seller financing and "Subject To" explained

(06:23) - Using Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOCs)

(08:10) - Raising capital and finding partners

(08:50) - Resources for financial freedom

On the Military Millionaire Podcast, I share real conversations with service members, veterans, and their families. Each week, we explore how to build wealth through personal finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate investing.

• Download a free copy of my book: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/free-book

• Sign up for free webinar trainings: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/register

• Join our investor list: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/investors

• Apply for The War Room Mastermind: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/mastermind-application

• Get an intro to recommended VA agents/lenders: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/va-realtor

• Guide to raising capital: https://www.frommilitarytomillionaire.com/capital-raising-guide

• Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/militarymillionaire

• YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Frommilitarytomillionaire?sub_confirmation=1

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frommilitarytomillionaire/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-pere/

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• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@militarymillionaire