Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Syndications can be an excellent way to add passive income to your real estate portfolio. Today's returning guest sits down with Jonathan to explain the current state of multifamily syndications. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes back Drew Breneman, founder and CEO of Breneman Capital. Breneman Capital is focused on helping its investors create passive...

Real estate wasn't the end game for today's guest, but he always loved the idea of being an entrepreneur. He and his architect brother put their heads together to create a successful construction company, eventually leading to a thriving real estate career. On today's episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Jose Berlanga. Jose has more than 30 years of experience in...

Today's guest was introduced to real estate by her mom, and now she's creating a path for her son to continue the generational real estate legacy. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Marcia Socas, an on-market agent at Castro Realty Group. She is a long-time real estate investor and a budget home flipper with extensive DIY and family experience. As...

Maintaining a diverse portfolio is one key to real estate investing success, and today's guest outlines why. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Jeremy LeMere, Co-Principal at Navigator Wealth Management, where they direct and offer investment opportunities, which are client-direct fund investments in specific deals. Jeremy began his career in flips and a...

Turnkey real estate investing isn't always the most lucrative option, but with vertical integration and solid core principles, it can be a long-lasting path to successful real estate investing. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Liz Nowlin and Terry Kerr of Mid South Homebuyers. Terry is the President, and Liz is the Director of Investor Relations....

Many people are looking for a truly passive income–the kind where they can be completely hands-off. Real estate is often very hands-on, but syndications can be the answer for those looking for the hands-off option. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Justin Goodin, founder of Goodin Development. Goodin Development builds premium market-rate communities...

Buying properties internationally is one of the least explored versions of real estate investing. Still, today's guest explains why it should be on your radar with changing political environments at home and abroad. On today's episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Ladislas Maurice. As the founder of The Wandering Investor, Ladislas is dedicated to helping others na...

Land is often overlooked as an investment vehicle, but today's guests explain why it could be perfect for you. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Ligia and Mike Deaton, the founders of Flipping Dirt. Their Flipping Dirt coaching program is designed to help others grow their own real estate ventures, produce mounds of cash flow, and enable a lifesty...

Most investors don't consider ground-up development when considering new investments. However, it can be a way to provide affordable housing, make a profit, and become an integral part of the community. Today's episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing features Dale Wills, owner and founder of Centra Capital Partners. Dale builds entire single-family home communities from tip to tail wit...

What does the journey to a thousand deals look like? On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan talks mentorship and networking with Sayam Ibrahim of Hero Homes University, where he's in charge of Finance and Funding. Sayam shares his journey from Wall Street to achieving over a thousand real estate deals in Ohio, Florida, Georgia, and Maryland.  He explains his strategi...

Doing short-term rentals well can be difficult, but today's guest on the podcast proves why they don't have to be over-the-top to create a great guest experience while producing an impressive income stream. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Luke Carl, co-founder of The Short Term Shop. Luke is also the education and self-management specialist for...

Single-family and duplex homes aren't everyone's cup of tea, so sometimes it makes sense to jump into multifamily right from the start. Today's guest took that path and never looked back. On today's Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan dives into multifamily investing with Ken Gee. Ken is the Founder and President of KRI Partners, a real estate private equity and investor education f...

The U.S. presidential election is over, and many real estate investors wonder how it will impact their portfolios. Today's guest is a real estate expert who goes deep into how the election can affect you in the near future. Jonathan welcomes Dave Meyer back to the show on today's 200th episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Dave is the Head of Real Estate investing at BiggerPockets a...

Sometimes, becoming an accidental landlord can be the best thing to happen to a would-be investor. Today's guest experienced exactly that, leading to a successful real estate investing career. On today's episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Ray Glymph, a real estate investor and mentor who started with nothing and transformed his passion for real estate and inve...

Changing your mindset from scarcity to abundance can be a game-changer, especially in real estate investing. Today's guest takes this approach to investing and thrives on helping others find the financial success they're seeking. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Andrew Reichert, CEO and visionary of Birgo. Birgo is a fully integrated private equi...

Many would-be real estate investors lack the time or inclination to pursue properties and do the work required to succeed. Today's guest has the solution. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Drew, CEO of Real Estate Done 4 U. Michael is a coach and mentor who has helped hundreds of investors worldwide reach their retirement goals by investing in...

Cost segregation is a popular buzzword in real estate investing right now, but understanding what it really means can save you money. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Sean Graham, founder of Maven Cost Seg. Sean is also a real estate investor and a registered CPA. Additionally, he is the founder of Maven Equities. As Jonathan and Sean begin their...

When tech and real estate investing collide, it can create brilliant solutions for investors. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Andrew Kim to the show. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Share. Share is the easiest way to build a portfolio of fully managed rental properties. With his background in the tech sector and experience as a real estate i...

When boutique hotels started gaining popularity, today's guest moved from single-family investing into the burgeoning boutique hotel space. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Andrew Owlett, a former firefighter who transitioned into real estate investing. Andrew is a developer of hotels, short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and now boutique hotels wi...

Most new investors believe that you have to start investing with single-family properties, get your feet wet, and then move on to bigger and better properties. But today's guest argues for starting with multifamily properties to advance your real estate career more quickly. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Blank, an entrepreneur, investor, te...

Building unshakable wealth is a goal many aspire to but rarely achieve. Today's guest teaches others how to achieve financial stability using real estate and financial education. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Larisa Olteanu. Larisa is the founder and CEO of Unshakeable Wealth, which spearheads the movement to make financial independence a necessity...

The book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" has been a wake-up call for would-be real estate investors everywhere, and today's guest is no different. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Randal McLeaird, founder of Ridgeline Investment Group. Ridgeline has over a decade of experience consistently delivering value to investors through strategic acquisitions and mana...

Immigrants to the U.S. have a unique perspective on real estate as an investment vehicle, and today's guest explains how his parents involved him in their business early, teaching him what he needed to know to create a lucrative real estate career. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Zihao Wang, founder and CEO at Motiva Holdings. Motiva Holdings is...

A legal background can be an unexpected advantage in real estate investing, and it can help you quickly differentiate a good deal from a bad one. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Bishoy Habib, managing partner of Levacy Legal. Bishoy is also a co-founder and partner of CapStar Investment, a real estate investment company focused on off-market opportu...

HGTV has inspired many would-be real estate investors over the years, but it doesn't usually reveal the difficulties new investors can face. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Wagman, founder and a Nimble Capital Group managing partner. Nimble Capital holds a multifamily, retail, commercial, and raw land asset portfolio. Michael got his start i...