Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Looking to scale off-market? One of the most common mistakes, if not the most common mistake people make when trying to get into the off-market acquisition game is they send the same boring postcard to everyone. This doesn't work when you're looking to scale off-market.    Now, there's also too much spam out there and too many expensive courses offered that are just completely useless. Today, I'm...

What are your driving forces behind investing in real estate? Whether you're looking at the type of market, asset classes, or appraisal values, there are several things that go into the decision-making process when it comes to buying a property.  Having your own real estate investing thesis will give you that basis for your subsequent buys. It also helps to glean insights from other investors who...

Thinking of short-term rentals for your passive investments? Hold it right there – because things like short-term rentals or fix and flip investments are far from being passive. And so, you have to educate yourself first, as much as you can, before dipping your toes into the world of real estate investing. Knowledge is power.  Most of the real estate that people want to invest in isn't actually as...

If you want your business to last for 40 or 50 years, think about doing everything long-term – whether in your relationships, partnerships, and investments. And a mindful approach to real estate investing plays an essential part. Ask Kirk Kessel. Kirk has been in the real estate investing business for over 40 years. Obviously, he's been through enough market cycles to know what clicks in this spac...

While i t takes grit to be successful, you also have to be wise enough to avoid repeating mistakes. The best way is to find a coach or a mentor who's gone there before you. But what's the use of having a coach if you're not willing to be coached?  In today's episode, real estate investor and coach, Gabe DaSilva, talks about the value of coaching. He shares his story of transitioning from a decade...

If you're thinking about getting started with house flipping or house hacking, budget is everything, especially in today's market where margins are so tight. In fact, this is probably the worst time to flip because the construction costs are at an all-time high. But it doesn't mean you can't learn a thing or two about what it takes to be in this house-flipping industry.  In today's conversation, r...

This podcast is not for everyone. In fact, I do believe in Kevin Kelly's theory on a thousand true fans more than the idea that this podcast might appeal to everybody. And so, who will get the most out of this podcast then? If you're a brand new real estate investor, this podcast will touch on the principles of real estate investing and the mindful approach to it – how to stay calm and not get ove...

In this episode, we're giving you a preview of why we're doing this podcast and the three Ms of value that you, as the listener, can take away. First, we want you to achieve a clear mindset. Zen and The Art of Real Estate Investing is about a mindful approach to real estate investing. To have that mindfulness, we will help you curate a more relaxed, less FOMO mindset. You can't get through being a...

What do you think are the biggest pain points that new investors have? If you're thinking capital or maybe not having enough properties, well, they're actually not. In fact, they're not what you'd expect. I'm going to give you the truth on the three biggest pain points that I've encountered from talking to thousands of investors over the years. By being aware of these, new investors can hopefully...

If you're new to real estate investing, things could easily get daunting, especially when you don't know where to start, how to start, and what investment to start with. As I've mentioned in my previous episode, there are a lot – and I mean a LOT of resources out there about real estate investing. It can be overwhelming that could end up feeling confused as to what to buy and not buy, or what to d...

Whether you're a new seasoned or veteran investor, how do you approach real estate investing so that you also remain calm? How do you keep focused and know that your numbers are correct, and still have confidence in your numbers and in your process? All this can be done by being mindful – and mindfulness is achieved through education. The lack of mindfulness comes with emotional attachment to ever...

If you're looking for advice on how to become a real estate investor, there are about 26,000 ways you can go the wrong way. You pay a whole bunch of money for something you're going to get nothing out of. It's not to say that there aren't good paid courses for real estate investors who want to learn more. But you can actually learn a lot of stuff on your own, whether that's through going into foru...

What if you could learn from experienced real estate investors, find out what got them to where they are now, get insight into their daily habits, and take these insights to inspire your own growth? That's what each episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing brings. Hosted by Jonathan Greene, a real estate investor for more than 30 years, as well as advisor and coach, the founder of Strea...