Uncontested Investing

What does it really take to become a top performer in real estate? In this episode of Uncontested Investing, hosts Nate and Suzanne examine the sacrifices that separate elite professionals from the rest of the industry. From prioritizing long-term relationships over immediate commissions to working evenings, weekends, and vacations, they discuss the demands of delivering exceptional client service...

Every real estate investment comes with challenges, but knowing how to solve them can make the difference between a profitable deal and a costly mistake. In this episode of Uncontested Investing, hosts Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss practical strategies for overcoming obstacles throughout the investment process. Key Points From This Episode: [00:00:00] Why problem-solving skills are e...

What separates successful real estate investors from those who struggle to get started? In this episode of Uncontested Investing, hosts Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen examine the psychology behind investment decisions and the mindset required for long-term success. Inspired by their recent conversation with real estate professional Ashley Reidy Quinn, they discuss how fear, confidence, emotio...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Ashley Reidy Quinn, co-founder of the Asset Advisory Team, joins Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen to discuss her path into real estate and the people-first approach that shapes her business. Ashley shares how an early interest sparked by her mother led to a career in New York City real estate, why her psychology background remains central to working wit...

Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen wrap up their series on scaling and company culture by discussing how real estate investors can build teams that support long-term growth. They cover hiring for character before skill, building structured interview and onboarding processes, continuously recruiting talent, and creating an employer brand that attracts strong candidates. Nate and Suzanne also discu...

Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss how company culture and scaling need to develop together as real estate investors grow into CEOs. They explain how rapid hiring can strain communication, onboarding, accountability, and alignment, especially as teams add managers and departments. They close by emphasizing that leaders must model company values and build teams that strengthen the culture...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss how company culture can become a competitive advantage as investors grow and scale their businesses. They examine how shared values influence decision-making, accountability, communication, hiring, customer experience, and profitability. Key Points From This Episode [00:00:00] Defining company culture as how peop...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen build on their conversation with RCN Capital CEO Jeff Tesh to examine what real estate investors should have in place before scaling a business. Key Points From This Episode [00:01:08] Growing to meet an established need instead of spending in anticipation of growth [00:02:45] Managing staff capacity and bottlenecks befo...

Jeffrey Tesch, CEO of RCN Capital, joins Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen to discuss his path into real estate investing and the principles that shaped RCN Capital's growth. Jeffrey explains why the company focused on profitability from the beginning, how empowering employees has helped create a strong company culture, and why hiring people smarter than yourself can strengthen an organizati...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nathan and Suzanne break down how real estate investors can turn website traffic into revenue. They explain why page views, clicks, and rankings matter only when they lead to calls, form submissions, appointments, and closed deals. The conversation covers matching website content to visitor intent, building trust through reviews and testimonials, simplifyi...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen explain how real estate investors can turn blogs and videos into deal flow. They discuss why conversion-focused content matters more than views, clicks, and other vanity metrics, and outline three content types that can attract prospects: high-intent SEO content, problem-solving content, and trust-building content. Natha...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss how real estate investors can build an online presence that attracts sellers, tenants, and partners. They explain how localized SEO, educational content, social proof, reviews, and consistent messaging can establish an investor as a trusted resource in their market. Nate and Suzanne also cover mobile-friendly web...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen discuss why search engine optimization matters for real estate investors and how a strong online presence can create consistent inbound deal flow. They break down the three pillars of an effective SEO strategy: local SEO, content built around seller pain points, and conversion-focused websites. The conversation also cove...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen sit down with Phil Ganz, founder of Next Wave Mortgage, to discuss the lessons behind his 25-year career and more than a billion dollars in closed loans. Phil explains why patience, discipline, integrity, and attention to detail separate successful investors from those who struggle. He shares his approach to entering new...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen close out their customer service series with a discussion on how real estate investors can maintain a consistent tenant experience as their portfolios grow. They examine the shift from owner-operator to system operator, selecting property management companies and vendors, standardizing maintenance and communication proce...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen continue their customer service series by examining why an investor's reputation is one of their most valuable assets. They discuss how strong customer service creates repeat business, referrals, and lasting relationships with sellers, agents, contractors, lenders, and investors. The conversation also covers online revie...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen unpack the hidden return on investment behind great customer service in real estate. They break down how tenant experience drives income stability, reduces vacancy and turnover, and ultimately increases property value. From predictable communication and preventative maintenance to celebrating tenant milestones and levera...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zilinski and Suzanne discuss how real estate investors can create a five-star customer experience throughout every stage of a transaction. From the first phone call and property walkthrough to presenting offers, maintaining communication through closing, and following up afterward, they examine the habits that build trust, strengthen relationships, an...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zelinski and Suzanne Andreessen examine how exceptional customer service can transform tenant relationships into long-term assets for real estate investors. They explore proactive communication, preventive maintenance, transparency during rent increases, and the small gestures that build trust and encourage tenant retention. The discussion also covers...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, we sit down with Bryan Lysikowski, President of Property Services at Genstone, to talk about what it really takes to build and scale a vertically integrated real estate services company. Bryan shares his journey from starting ZVN Properties in 2005 on the field services and property preservation side, to navigating the challenges of COVID, taking on a stra...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen conclude their series on the many paths to success in real estate investing by examining the role social media plays in today's market. They discuss how investors can leverage platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X to build credibility, attract opportunities, and strengthen relationships....

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen pick up where they left off, diving deeper into the traits that separate average investors from consistently successful ones. Focusing on how risk tolerance, risk management, decisiveness, and problem solving work together, they break down the decision-making framework that drives real results in real estate. Through pra...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen continue their discussion on the characteristics that contribute to long-term success in real estate investing. They examine the relationship between risk tolerance and risk management, emphasizing how successful investors balance confidence with preparation. The conversation covers due diligence, financial reserves, dis...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen continue their discussion on the characteristics that help real estate investors succeed. Focusing on decisiveness, problem solving, risk tolerance, and risk management, they explain how these traits work together to create a strong decision-making framework. Through practical examples, including foundation issues, unexp...

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen continue their discussion on the characteristics that contribute to long-term success in real estate investing. They examine the relationship between risk tolerance and risk management, emphasizing how successful investors balance confidence with preparation.  The conversation covers due diligence, financial reserves, di...