Building Generational Wealth Through Real Estate: Lessons from 30+ Years in Development & Tax Strategy
Is building generational wealth one of your long-term financial goals?
In this week’s episode of Inspired To Invest, I sit down with Shannon Robnett, founder of Shannon Robnett Industries, for an in-depth conversation on what it really takes to create lasting wealth through real estate development—and how sophisticated investors leverage the tax code to protect and grow capital.
With over 30 years of experience across construction, multifamily development, alternative assets, and tax-advantaged investing, Shannon has helped investors deploy $70M+ into real estate. His approach blends disciplined development strategies with intentional tax planning to generate income, preserve capital, and build long-term legacy.
Key Questions We Explore
- What separates sustainable, long-term real estate wealth from short-term wins?
- How do experienced investors use tax strategy as a wealth-building tool—not an afterthought?
- Why is trust, transparency, and responsibility critical when stewarding investor capital?
In This Conversation, We Dive Into:
- Shannon’s transition from hands-on construction to large-scale real estate development
- Why experience, risk management, and contingency planning matter more than aggressive projections
- Common misconceptions new syndicators have about investor trust
- How tax strategies like bonus depreciation, Opportunity Zones, Section 179, QBI, and IRA/Roth planning can significantly impact after-tax returns
- Why investors need a tax advisor, not just an accountant
- How development projects can unlock unique long-term tax efficiencies
- The mindset shift from chasing growth to building stability, impact, and legacy
- Why transparency and consistent communication are non-negotiable in investor relationships
We also discuss one of Shannon’s most unique projects to date: an aquarium redevelopment within an Opportunity Zone, and how creativity, values, and long-term thinking can transform obstacles into opportunity.
This Episode Is For:
✔️ Passive investors
✔️ Active real estate investors
✔️ Business owners & high-income earners
✔️ Anyone thinking beyond returns and focused on long-term wealth
If you care about freedom, family, tax efficiency, and legacy, this conversation will challenge and expand how you think about real estate investing.
👉 To connect with Shannon Robnett, visit shannonrobnett.com, or find him on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Special Thanks
Thank you to NOIC Academy for sponsoring this month’s episodes.
NOIC Academy is a high-end private boarding high school located in Markham, Ontario, serving on-site and online students since 2004. Learn more at visit.noic.ca/markham.
Inspired to Invest is also proud to support the Beyond Success Program, a not-for-profit financial literacy initiative for students launched by More To Give & MAK Investments. Learn more at @more2give.ca.
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