How To Buy An Airplane With No Money! | Ep. 38 of The Kevin Choe Show
In this episode, I sit down with Chris Fitch — former Marine Corps aviation mechanic turned commercial pilot and creative finance investor — to talk about how he’s buying airplanes with little to no money out of pocket.
We break down:
- How airplane investing mirrors real estate investing
- How creative financing (yes, even Subto!) works with aircraft
- Why planes are one of the most overlooked tax write-offs
- How much cash flow you can generate by leasing to flight schools
- Why buying 1-3 planes before the end of the year could wipe out your taxes
If you’ve ever wondered how to get into aviation as an investor — even if you don’t fly — this one’s for you.
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10 Timestamp Ideas:
00:00 – Meet Chris Fitch & Why We’re Talking Airplanes Today
01:40 – From Marine Mechanic to Commercial Pilot to Investor
05:25 – Lead Gen for Planes = Facebook Marketplace & Controller.com
07:45 – How Seller Financing Works for Planes (With Example)
08:58 – Subto Aircraft? Yep. Here’s How Chris Takes Over Loans
11:50 – Depreciate a Plane 100% Year One (Tax Benefits Explained)
14:55 – Example: $200K Plane, 8% Loan, $3K/Month Cash Flow
17:45 – Leasing to Flight Schools: How It Works & What They Pay
27:00 – How Long + How Much It Takes to Get Your Pilot’s License
39:05 – Why Kevin Might Buy 3 Planes Before Year-End
