#39 Recession Resilient Alternative Investments
Build recession resilient wealth with Patrick Grimes’ alternative investments in private credit, CRE, and non correlated niche assets.
Discover how alternative investments can protect capital, generate steady returns, and unlock growth in any market. In this episode of Alt Investing Made Easy, Patrick Grimes of Passive Investing Mastery shares a recession resilient investing framework built on three pillars: private credit, opportunistic commercial real estate investing, and non-correlated niche assets like litigation finance.
Recession-Resilient Alternative Investments
Patrick Grimes joins Alt Investing Made Easy to demystify alternative investments for mid‑stage investors ready to allocate capital with confidence. From private credit and litigation finance to small‑balance commercial real estate, Patrick’s approach blends data‑driven analysis with mission‑driven impact. You’ll discover how to protect capital, generate consistent returns, and seize opportunities in today’s volatile market — all while building a portfolio that thrives across economic cycles.
Key Takeaways for Mid‑Stage Investors
- Recession‑Resilient Framework — Why diversification across non‑correlated assets is critical in today’s economic climate.
- Private Credit Advantage — How senior‑secured lending in distressed environments can deliver double‑digit returns with lower downside risk.
- Litigation Finance Insights — Funding late‑stage, high‑certainty legal cases as a mission‑driven, non‑market‑correlated investment.
- Opportunistic CRE Acquisitions — Buying small‑balance commercial properties at deep discounts for short‑term, high‑impact gains.
- Capital Preservation First — The math behind avoiding drawdowns and why it’s more important than chasing high returns.
- Mission + Profit Alignment — How impact‑driven investing can coexist with strong, risk‑adjusted returns.
- Investor Education Edge — Leveraging the Passive Investing Mastery platform to discover and vet alternative asset classes.
Chapters
0:02 – Patrick’s journey from engineering to alternative investments
4:26 – Lessons from the 2009 crash and today’s “perfect storm”
8:12 – Defining recession resilience in portfolio strategy
10:23 – Why legal, medical, and essential services are non correlated
12:03 – Litigation finance: structure, risk, and real world cases
23:08 – Opportunistic acquisitions in small balance commercial real estate
29:01 – Private credit in a high interest environment
31:08 – Integrating debt, equity, and niche assets for resilience
33:38 – Passive Investing Mastery: education for accredited investors
37:00 – Building time and location freedom through calculated investing
40:07 – Free book offer and final thoughts
Credits
Sponsored by Real Advisers Capital, Austin, Texas
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Disclaimers
“This production is for educational purposes only and is not intended as investment or legal advice.”
“The hosts of this podcast practice law with the law firm, Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC; however, the views expressed on this podcast are solely those of the hosts and their guests, and not those of Ferguson Braswell Fraser Kubasta PC.”
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Patrick Grimes
Founder at PIM Diversified Litigation Portfolio
Patrick Grimes, founder and CEO of Passive Investing Mastery, an internationally bestselling author, and a Forbes Council contributor, is a serial entrepreneur specializing in alternative investments.
His portfolio is diversified across energy, litigation finance, commercial lending and acquisitions, including retail, industrial, and thousands of apartment units. He has developed a range of diversified passive investments focused on growth and cash flow, including the Diversified Litigation Portfolio, Acquisitions Fund, and Income Fund, all designed to thrive during economic downturns.
Formerly a robotics and automation engineer, Patrick holds a BS and MS in Engineering and an MBA. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he is dedicated to educating investors on achieving financial independence through mastery in passive alternative investing.
Current open offerings from my company, Passive Investing Mastery:
-Diversified Litigation Portfolio: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/litigation/
-Income Fund: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/income/
-Acquisitions Fund: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/recessionary/
Alternative Investing Mastery Series: https://passiveinvestingmastery.com/alternative
