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Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

By: Jonathan Greene
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  • 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 Streamlined Properties and the Team Leader of Streamlined Properties On-Market, brokered by eXp Realty, every episode is an in-depth look at the mindful approach to real estate investing. If you are looking to start from scratch, get to the next level, or just for a straightforward and honest approach to real estate investing, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing is the free mentorship program you can take with you anywhere.
    2022
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  • 135: Finding Real Estate Success by Building Real Connections with Denis Shapiro

    135: Finding Real Estate Success by Building Real Connections with Denis Shapiro
    May 6 2024
    Trusting what you see investors doing on social media can be tempting, but looks can sometimes be deceiving. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Denis Shapiro, Managing Partner of SIH Capital Group. Denis began investing in real estate in 2012. Over the years, he has created a diversified portfolio that includes ATM funds, mobile home parks, life insurance policies, tech startups, and industrial property. Denis is also the author of The Alternative Investment Almanac: Expert Insights on Building Personal Wealth in Non-Traditional Ways. Jonathan and Denis begin their discussion by delving into Denis’s early exposure to real estate with the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad, and why it didn’t stick the first time around. They cover the lessons he’s teaching his kids about money using Monopoly, why he loves having a diversified portfolio, and what types of affordable housing he prefers. Denis explains how he finds off-market deals in the affordable housing space, the three asset classes he loves the most, and why private lending is an integral part of the three pillars of his business. You’ll hear why creating relationships is crucial to his business model rather than leaning on reputation, why taking actionable steps matters when introducing yourself to other investors, and the value of knowing your skillset and having a basic knowledge of terminology at your disposal. Finally, Denis emphasizes being cautious when choosing syndications to invest with and knowing what uncomfortable questions to ask. Denis’s career is centered on relationships and trust, which continues to help his business scale and thrive. In this episode, you will hear: Denis Shapiro’s early exposure to real estate investing and his pivot from a career in government to real estate investingWhat Monopoly is teaching his kids about real estate investingThe lessons he’s trying to teach his kids about money and why having money doesn’t necessarily make you richWhy Denis loves being diversified with his investmentsHis first property and some of the big lessons he learned from itThe importance of having a team in place to help manage affordable properties at scaleThe types of affordable housing Denis prefers, and the barrier of entry red tape creates that you won’t find in commercial real estateFinding off-market deals in the affordable housing spaceThe three asset classes Denis loves the most and why he stays focused on thosePrivate lending and what makes it an attractive pillar in his business modelCreating relationships with other investors and building trust instead of basing a business deal on reputationLearning to ask the right questions as a new investorTaking actionable steps when you’re working on building relationships with people you want to work withWhy knowing your skillset and some industry terminology can improve how you relate to those you want to learn from and work withWhat you can learn from LP investors and being careful when choosing syndicationsDenis’s advice for not becoming too dependent on track records and knowing what uncomfortable questions to ask Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/135 to download it. Supporting Resources: SIH Capital Group - sihcapitalgroup.com SIH’s YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/channel/UCSd5v7aB8DSn9Ef9LyuXlVA SIH Capital on Facebook - www.facebook.com/SIH-Capital-Group-104648791684808 SIH on Instagram - www.instagram.com/sihcapitalgroup Connect with Denis Shapiro on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/denisshapiro Find SIH Capital on Twitter/X - twitter.com/sihcapital Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - https://www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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    56 mins
  • 134: Building Handcrafted One-of-a-Kind Experiences with Kristie Wolfe

    134: Building Handcrafted One-of-a-Kind Experiences with Kristie Wolfe
    May 2 2024
    Building unique, remote short-term rentals can be a complex process, but it can also be gratifying. You’re often taking a property that would otherwise be demolished and turning it into something that can be appreciated for years to come. The guests it attracts typically appreciate its unique qualities, ensuring your asset will be well cared for. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Kristie Wolfe, who builds handcrafted one-of-a-kind experiences for her short-term rental properties. Kristie built her first tiny house in 2011 as a social experiment for her own idea of living simply and deliberately. She currently owns a treehouse in Hawaii, an underground hobbit hole in Washington, a fire lookout in the Idaho Panhandle, and a potato hotel in Boise, Idaho. Jonathan and Kristie begin their conversation by exploring how she became interested in creating unique homes that offer one-of-a-kind experiences, what gave her the idea she could do this full-time, and what draws her to being off-grid and saving properties that would otherwise be demolished. Kristie shares how she creates connections with her guests using personal touches, the challenges of building and renovating in remote locales, and what it was like to build a Hobbit House. She also explains how the potato hotel idea came to fruition, the time it takes her to build out one of these properties, her plans for future properties, and what she would tell someone else who wants to get into creating niche short-term rentals. If you’re interested in short-term rentals but want to do something a bit different than the norm, this conversation with Kristie is everything you’re looking for. In this episode, you will hear: How Kristie Wolfe got into creating unique Airbnb experiences by trying to replace her factory job incomeHer first property, which she bought sight unseen in Hawaii with owner financing, when it became profitable, and how she found itOvercoming analysis paralysis and the character traits that allow Kristie to move forward quickly with decisions about propertiesThe appeal of being off-gridThe pandemic’s impact on Kristie’s business model and why being off-grid proved to be a wise business decisionWhy she’s building out properties that other people aren’t doingThe appeal behind finding and saving a property that no one else wantsThe two things Kristie does in each property to build a connection with her guestsHer repeat customers, what keeps them coming back, and the personal touch she offers to those who stay in every propertyThe challenges of getting materials and teams to properties in remote localesThe timeline for completing the projectsKristie’s fire lookout tower projects and what she loves about themHer Hobbit House’s origin storyHow her guests find her and why social media is important for Kristie’s marketingThe story behind her potato hotel and why people love itThe cocoon cottage and what took so long to put it togetherWhat’s in Kristie’s future plans, and why she likes the idea of redoing an old school, firehouse, or churchHer advice for someone who might want to take on these sorts of projectsCreating a listing to attract the right guests for your unique property Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/134 to download it. Supporting Resources: Visit Kristie Wolfe’s website - www.kristiewolfe.com Find Kristie on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@Kristiemaewolfe Kristie’s Facebook profile - www.facebook.com/kristie.wolfe.9 Kristie Wolfe on Instagram - www.instagram.com/kristiemaewolfe Connect with Kristie on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/kristie-wolfe-096541a1 Kristie’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@kristiemaewolfe?lang=en Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - https://www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we ...
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    47 mins
  • 133: Demographically Driven Multifamily Real Estate Investing with Michael Zaransky

    133: Demographically Driven Multifamily Real Estate Investing with Michael Zaransky
    Apr 29 2024
    Most investors start investing careers in one asset class and switch to another. Today’s guest discovered his path early and stuck with it. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Michael Zaransky of MZ Capital Partners. Michael is the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners, which concentrates on investment, property acquisition, and development. Michael began his career with triple-net leases and quickly moved to multifamily properties. Jonathan and Michael’s conversation begins with why Michael received a law degree but never practiced. They discuss some of the advantages and disadvantages of real estate today, especially regarding technology use, what Michael learned from his first investment, and what you should look for in an emerging neighborhood you want to invest in. He shares how building new versus purchasing existing structures can be beneficial, his preference for land versus property with existing structures, and what goes into choosing unit configurations for a development. Jonathan and Michael explore what makes the traditional multifamily model appealing, his entrance into the single-family market in Knoxville, and why he continues to purchase assets in his local Chicago market. Finally, you’ll hear why amenities matter in multifamily housing, the generational differences that impact a tenant’s rental preferences, and the biggest struggle in attaining equity in bigger syndications. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to jump into multifamily instead of exploring other asset classes first, you won’t want to miss this episode with Michael Zaransky. In this episode, you will hear: Why Michael Zaransky pivoted to real estate after law school and never became a traditional attorneyReal estate’s evolution and the advantages and disadvantages of being onlineMichael’s decision to invest in a triple-net lease as his first investment and what he learned from that experienceHis investments in some of Chicago’s emerging neighborhoods and staying on top of what’s going on in the local marketThe stores to look for in an area you’re considering for investmentMichael’s advice for familiarizing yourself with a neighborhoodBuilding new versus purchasing existing structures and what influences those decisionsDevelopment and his preference for land versus a property with an existing asset that requires demolitionThe property size Michael prefers and what’s needed to manage themChoosing unit configurations for a developmentManaging student housing and how it differs from other types of multifamily propertiesWhat he likes about the traditional multifamily modelHow a recent acquisition in Knoxville, Tennessee, took Michael Zaransky into the single-family rental market with 87 single-family homesThe buying opportunities coming up in Michael’s local Chicago marketOffering amenities to help scale out on rents and outpace older buildings built just as apartmentsWhat each generation is looking for in an apartmentWhy Michael sticks primarily to multifamily instead of branching out to other asset classesThe biggest struggle in attaining equity in bigger syndications and Michael’s advice for someone just starting in this real estate niche Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/133 to download it. Supporting Resources: Michael Zaransky’s website - michaelzaransky.com Connect with Michael on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michael-h-zaransky-b2b27b55 Find Michael Zaransky on Twitter - twitter.com/zaransky MZ Capital Partners website - mzcapitalpartners.com Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - https://www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.
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    45 mins
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