#76, Michael Nyland :Real Estate Strategies for Military Families
Tue Feb 03 2026
In this episode, we sit down with Navy leader, real estate strategist, and military advocate Michael Nyland, whose career bridges service, leadership, and financial empowerment for the military community.
Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000, rising to E6 before earning his commission through Officer Candidate School in 2010. His career includes multiple deployments, support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and back-to-back Western Pacific deployments with the USS Carl Vinson Strike Group. Today, he continues to serve on active duty as a Lieutenant Commander at Naval Special Warfare Command.
Beyond the uniform, Michael is deeply committed to helping service members and veterans build long-term wealth. He co-founded Compass Military Division , a real estate initiative focused on guiding military families through buying, selling, and investing in markets near major installations. He’s also the founder of Fortitude and serves as Director of Business Development with the Zinkil Group at Cornerstone First Mortgage.
We talk leadership, transition, deployments, and how military families can turn homeownership into a powerful wealth-building tool. If you’ve ever wondered how to make smart property moves while serving, this episode is packed with insight you don’t want to miss.
👉 If this episode helps you, be sure to follow the show, subscribe, and share it with a fellow service member, spouse, or veteran who could use this information. Your shares help us continue bringing valuable resources and real conversations to the military community.
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In this episode, we sit down with Navy leader, real estate strategist, and military advocate Michael Nyland, whose career bridges service, leadership, and financial empowerment for the military community. Originally from Traverse City, Michigan, Michael enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 2000, rising to E6 before earning his commission through Officer Candidate School in 2010. His career includes multiple deployments, support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, and back-to-back Western Pacific deployments with the USS Carl Vinson Strike Group. Today, he continues to serve on active duty as a Lieutenant Commander at Naval Special Warfare Command. Beyond the uniform, Michael is deeply committed to helping service members and veterans build long-term wealth. He co-founded Compass Military Division , a real estate initiative focused on guiding military families through buying, selling, and investing in markets near major installations. He’s also the founder of Fortitude and serves as Director of Business Development with the Zinkil Group at Cornerstone First Mortgage. We talk leadership, transition, deployments, and how military families can turn homeownership into a powerful wealth-building tool. If you’ve ever wondered how to make smart property moves while serving, this episode is packed with insight you don’t want to miss. 👉 If this episode helps you, be sure to follow the show, subscribe, and share it with a fellow service member, spouse, or veteran who could use this information. Your shares help us continue bringing valuable resources and real conversations to the military community.