Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

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083: Making Real Estate Investing as Simple as Possible with Ali Boone Nov 06, 2023

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It's easy to complicate real estate--especially if you're getting advice from multiple sources. But the truth is that it can be straightforward when you have the right processes in place and understand some fundamentals.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Ali Boone. Ali is the founder of Hipster Investments, which she established after leaving a career as an aerospace engineer. Ali is also the author of NOT Your How-To Guide to Real Estate Investing: Life Lessons on Hacking Your Mind Before You Hack Your Wallet, as well as a real estate coach.

Jonathan and Ali explore how she shifted from a promising aerospace engineering career into real estate investing, discuss her first intentional investment that cost her $40,000, and what it means to have an investor mindset. They also cover why it's crucial to understand some basic tenets of real estate before diving into it headfirst, how Ali's mentor helped her find success, and why she focuses on turnkey properties. Finally, she addresses the ways that you can mitigate risk and avoid losing a lot of money on your investments.

Ali Boone has an infectious enthusiasm for investing, and her thoughts on avoiding big losses make this episode a must-listen.

In this episode, you will hear:

Ali Boone's corporate job as an aerospace engineer and how her desire to get out of the corporate rat race led her to a career in real estate
Her first intentional real estate investment in Nicaragua and why she lost $40,000 on it
The investor mindset and its particular importance in buying right now
Why you should go into real estate investing for the long haul and understand that you should never make an investment you can't afford to lose
What it means to have an asset mindset and take the time to learn the basics
The five ways rental properties can increase
The two ways holding properties over time contribute to wealth-building
Ali's first mentor, why recommends finding a mentor, and what to look for in one
The various ways to create an investing career and why every person does it differently
The pros and cons of turnkey properties as an investment portal
Where Ali focuses her turnkey purchases

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082: Building Generational Wealth Brick By Brick with Casey Franchini Nov 02, 2023

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Real estate investing doesn't have to be complicated, but there are some basic strategies every investor should consider implementing if they want to be successful. It also means you need to know the market you're putting money into.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Casey Franchini, founder of Brick By Brick Wealth. Casey has been investing in real estate for the past 20 years. She began as a real estate agent in her 20s, finding flips for investors, ultimately moving out of California to Memphis, Tennessee, where she invests in single-family homes today. She also runs Brick By Brick Wealth, which coaches aspiring real estate investors on creating a successful business model.

Jonathan and Casey's conversation starts off with her first exposure to real estate when her dad purchased a crack house when she was in eighth grade and moves into why she became a real estate agent in her early 20s. You'll hear her thoughts on tenants who have pets, smoking in rental properties, and how to find an emerging market that suits your investing needs. Casey also shares why she prefers to invest in more expensive neighborhoods versus more affordable ones. Finally, she explains what Brick By Brick Wealth's mission is and how she helps her students achieve their goals.

Casey's 20 years of experience in real estate investing offers value to both new and experienced investors alike in an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you will hear:

How her father's purchase of a crack house introduced Casey Franchini to real estate
What appeals to Casey about real estate
The two things she looks for when she buys a piece of real estate
The process she uses to discover emerging markets for investing and the formula that works best for her
The difficulty new investors have in investing in California
Her biggest investing career mistakes come down to her tenants and why she now buys in better neighborhoods
Appreciation in better neighborhoods, the rent increases you can make, and the issues that arise with pets and smoking
Casey's focus on single-family properties and why she's happy with those investments
Her thoughts on investing in condos as a first-time investment and what to look for
How she helps her students identify markets they like and create a funnel with opportunities to work with the right people
Casey Franchini's coaching program and her advice for finding valuable programs or materials to learn about real estate investing
Where people get stuck when they're first getting started in investing
The first thing you need to do before you start buying properties, according to Casey Franchini
How much money you need to have in the bank before you pursue real estate investing
Brick By Brick Wealth coaching and what her business does for people
The definition of "rent ready" and why you should look for those properties

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081: The Power of Real Estate Meetups for Investors with CJ Calio Oct 30, 2023

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Real estate meetups can be a powerful tool in setting you up for investing success. Many investors attribute their success to the connections they made in real estate meetup groups.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with guest CJ Calio to talk about his entry into real estate investing alongside his wife Jasmine and how they're helping new investors get started by offering meetup groups. While real estate was initially his wife's dream, CJ came around to the idea of turning it into his career when he became frustrated with his job as a UPS driver. CJ and Jasmine run WNN Properties today and help others create successful investing careers.

Jonathan and CJ uncover why he chose to invest in the Midwest instead of Hawaii, where he was living at the beginning of his investing career, the reason he started a local meetup group for real estate investors, and the type of property he chose for his first investment. You'll also hear why CJ pivoted away from residential real estate and into commercial, how he accidentally found a property niche, and what he and Jasmine are considering for future investments.

CJ Calio discovered his "why" in real estate investing and wants to help others do the same. If you aren't sure whether or not you're ready to jump into the investing game, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you will hear:

How CJ Calio's wife Jasmine got him interested in real estate as he was working as a UPS driver
His initial resistance to pursuing a real estate career and overcoming pride to share his wife's dream
Why CJ began investing in the Midwest instead of Hawaii, where they lived, and the role creating relationships played in choosing those locations
The meetups CJ and his wife started, how they grew over time, and why meetups help people get off the sidelines and into investing
His first property in Indianapolis, why he purchased a turnkey investment, and where his subsequent investments were
Their move to Reno, Nevada, and how long-term investing has helped him maximize his time
The mindset shift required when working for yourself and some of the struggles that come along with that
More is lost by indecision than the wrong decision
What CJ's "bad" investments have taught him
The BRRRR method and how he adapted it to fit his investing strategy
The direction of CJ Calio's company today and what led him into commercial real estate
How current interest rates have impacted his investments, and where his new investments are focused
Why COVID led to finding an unexpected property niche
CJ and his wife's future real estate plans
His advice for new investors as he looks back on his experience

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080: The Value and Scale of a Real Estate License as an Investor with Connor Steinbrook Oct 26, 2023

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Real estate investors often forego getting their real estate license for various reasons. Some believe you don't need it to create a great real estate income. Others may decide it's simply too much hassle to obtain and maintain it.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan's guest, Connor Steinbrook, outlines his reasons for ultimately pursuing his real estate license and how it created exponential growth for his investing career. Connor is the founder of the YouTube channel Investor Army, which was created to build a community of both new and experienced investors with the mutual goal of obtaining control over their dreams and goals, pushing everyone forward to the life they want and deserve to live. He is also the founder of The Wolfpack at eXp Realty, which has been a critical component of his business's growth.

Jonathan and Connor cover a lot of ground in this episode, including how a real estate license can benefit investors, his experience as a professional poker player, how that helps him in negotiations, and why Connor started The Wolfpack at eXP. You'll also hear the steps he took to increase the scalability of his business, the opportunities The Wolfpack has given him as an investor, and the impact relationships have on real estate investing in a smaller market.

Connor Steinbrook's story of being broke and in debt to becoming a seven-figure income earner is inspiring, and he offers some key takeaways that can help take your investing career to the next level.

In this episode, you will hear:

Why Connor Steinbrook believes it's important to have your real estate license as an investor
How getting his license led to getting more properties under contract and created more credibility
The access to properties on both sides of the transaction having a real estate license offers
Connor's background as a professional poker player and how that experience impacts his negotiations
Identifying patterns and teaching others to recognize those patterns to scale your business
The reason he views his downline at eXp Realty as an investment portal
The limitations of a rental portfolio versus the exponential potential of a growth revenue stream model
His first investment property and how it led him to educate himself on real estate using YouTube and start his own channel
Why Connor likes creative financing
Treating people right leads to a good reputation in your community and more business
Each customer has a lifetime value and can lead to future business, which Connor refers to as compounding relationships
His preference for smaller markets

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079: Elevating Your Business and Personal Wealth with Brady Slack & Mike Scicluna Oct 23, 2023

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Taxes can be confusing for those who aren't entrepreneurs or investors. That's why investors and entrepreneurs should have a knowledgeable CPA at their disposal to avoid the pitfalls of taxes.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guests Brady Slack and Mike Scicluna to the show. Brady is a managing partner at High Country Finance, and Mike is High Country's Chief Financial Officer. They've come together on this episode to unravel the complexities of the tax code for real estate investors. Brady and Mike specialize in helping business owners, independent contractors, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors reduce their tax bills and increase their wealth.

Elevating your business and personal wealth starts with getting a good handle on your taxes. Jonathan, Brady, and Mike dive into the episode talking about where people are making mistakes as real estate investors right now. You'll also hear what asset depreciates quickly enough to provide tax savings, why you shouldn't buy real estate just to save on taxes, and when you need an LLC. They also discuss the three ways to classify an investor, why you should actively talk to your CPA about your taxes and financial goals, and the importance of good bookkeeping in any business.

Taxes can be a weak point for many investors, and this episode is all about giving you the information you need to make better tax decisions.

In this episode, you will hear:

The biggest places people are making mistakes as real estate investors right now, according to Brady Slack and Mike Sciculna
The asset that depreciates rapidly enough to make sense as a tax savings
Why you shouldn't buy real estate just to save money on taxes
A tax professional's role in helping you come up with a tax solution that works for your business
Who should consider setting up an LLC, and when an entity structure comes into play
How your basis in real estate affects the value of an asset
The three ways to classify an investor
The benefits of having a real estate professional status
The importance of actively talking to your CPA about your taxes and where you hope to end up financially
Why bookkeeping matters for business owners as well as investors
The guidelines for 1031 exchanges
Where people are making the most mistakes in real estate and accounting today

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078: How to Create Money Ripples with Real Estate with Chris Miles Oct 19, 2023

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Traditionally, we've all heard the advice to invest in our 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and other standard investment vehicles. But what if we told you it won't be enough in retirement? Real estate is one investment option that can help you achieve the results you're looking for.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan's guest is Chris Miles, a self-described anti-financial advisor who wants to help you create money ripples with real estate. Chris is a cash flow expert, and his company, Money Ripples, specializes in getting his clients fast financial results.

You'll hear what caused Chris Miles to realize that mainstream financial advice sucks, why the tangibility of real estate is so valuable, and why his first real estate investment made him realize it can help you get everything you want. Chris also explains how he defines passive income, helps his clients maximize cash flow, and why he feels so much freer now than he did as a licensed financial advisor.

With his background as a former licensed financial advisor, Chris Miles is uniquely positioned to offer real estate as an investing alternative that can produce impressive results.

In this episode, you will hear:

Why sitting down to help his dad caused Chris Miles to realize mainstream financial advice sucks
Real estate's role in creating a better financial and retirement plan with passive income
The tangibility of real estate and the gravity of realizing you own an asset but never banking on its appreciation
Chris's first exposure to real estate as an adult and what he realized about real estate investing
His first real estate investment and why it made him realize estate real estate can help you get everything you want
How Chris defines passive income
What he does to maximize cash flow for his clients and the best cash flow assets in real estate
The reason real estate is a safer investment than the stock market, the assets that are suffering most in real estate right now, and some that may be great opportunities
Why Chris feels so much freer now than he did as a licensed financial advisor
How he gets his clients started in investing the right way
The one asset he would advise people to choose right now
Passive investing and the ability to invest anywhere

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077: Turning Raw Land Development into Affordable Housing with Ben Julius Oct 16, 2023

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Purchasing raw land as a real estate investment isn't quite as popular as flipping homes or getting into the short-term rental game, but it can be lucrative if you have a solid strategy. Land investments aren't for everyone, but they can offer opportunities existing properties don't.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Canadian real estate investor Ben Julius to the show. Ben is the founder and CEO of Lion Heart Development, which started as A-Game Investments. The company initially focused on flipping homes, short-term rentals, small multifamily conversions, and buying holds. Over the past three years or so, the business transformed into land development in a land assembly company.

Jonathan and Ben explain why you can't get attached to properties if you're a real estate investor, what makes land Ben's preferred investment vehicle, and the urgent need for more affordable housing. They also cover the importance of continuing to look back even as you look forward to the future, the issues facing land development right now, and where Ben's investment focus is right now. Finally, you'll hear what he hopes to accomplish in the future.

This lively conversation is full of thoughtful takeaways and one you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you will hear:

Ben Julius's path to real estate investing and how he discovered his ideal asset class
Why having a lack of attachment to real estate a crucial component in real estate investing
The appeal of land assembly and land development and the reason it can be the fastest way to both make a lot of money and lose a lot of money
How Ben applies the principles of coaching a team to finding the right team for each of his projects
His introduction to real estate at 19 and why it took him until 2019 to really dive into it full-time
Ben's goal to create affordability in his housing market and his love for all types of homes
Each property purchase is a learning experience and the importance of continuing to move forward while considering lessons learned
What Ben Julius does to combat shiny object syndrome and repurpose investments
Why the current market is confusing for investors, and why there is a demand for smaller or multigenerational dwellings
The types of property he looks for in the Greater Toronto Area versus Florida
His future plans for his real estate company and aspirations outside of real estate
Ben's favorite part of real estate investing

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076: Empowering Women Real Estate Investors Around the Globe with Liz Faircloth Oct 12, 2023

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In the real estate investing community, women sometimes struggle to find a like-minded community where they can interact with other female real estate investors with the same questions and concerns. They may even feel intimidated by the meetup groups vital to networking with other investors.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Liz Faircloth to the show. Liz is on a mission to empower female investors and help them create the networking connections they need to become successful in this industry. As the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER community, she provides an intimate global platform where women cultivate deeper connections while creating generational wealth. The Real Estate InvestHer podcast also boasts more than 400 episodes.

Jonathan and Liz's lively conversation starts by exploring how Liz landed in the real estate investing industry and how her parents offered support as she got started. It took seven years for the business to take off, and you'll hear how the power of focus helped her and her husband, Matt, begin thriving instead of just surviving. You'll hear the importance of relationship-building in real estate, the role meetups play in creating a network and relationships, why Liz started her business specifically for women, and the number-one reason women invest in real estate.

Liz's knowledge of women in real estate and her eagerness to help new investors will give you new insights into female investors' motivations when they enter the real estate market.

In this episode, you will hear:

Liz Faircloth's introduction to real estate investing when her brother-in-law handed her a copy of Rich Dad Poor Dad and how her parents supported her as she got started
When her business really took off and why it took several years to figure it out as they survived instead of thrived
The power of focus and how they found success with multifamily properties
What Liz and her husband learned about being landlords and where their strengths were in the business
The relationship building necessary to real estate investing and why you have to think about how to help your tenants as customer service
How mastermind groups and meetups helped Liz and her husband take action on investing
The catalyst that caused Liz to begin her community for empowering female investors
The wealth transfer that's occurring for female investors versus male investors
Her increasing number of meetup groups and how the business began
Why experienced investors are always eager to help new investors
The number-one reason women invest in real estate and the value of having a safe space
A safe first investment for a new investor and the questions you need to ask
Where Liz's company is going next

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The Real Estate InvestHER website - www.therealestateinvesther.com

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Connect with Liz on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-faircloth-36783

Derosa Group - derosagroup.com

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075: Creating Social Impact Through Real Estate Investing with Felecia Froe Oct 09, 2023

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Do you want to make money but also make a positive impact on the community around you? One of the advantages of being an investor is that you can make as much money as you want, and you can do what you want with it – including making a change. If you get involved in real estate investing the right way, by educating yourself and having mentors, you can get on the path to financial freedom and leave an impact on the world.

In this episode, we have a conversation with Felecia Froe, founder of Money With Mission, an investment company focused on empowering professional women to build wealth and achieve financial freedom through investing. Felecia shares some great tips on how you can make money and have a positive social impact as a real estate investor.

Listen in to be inspired by Felecia's story and learn how you can get started in real estate investing and helping your community.

In this episode, you will hear:

What social impact investing is
How Felecia got started in her investment journey
What Felecia's first property was and how she grew from there
How to empower people to leave a relationship or partnership and learn the importance of having their own home and begin investing
How to help people invest as an individual even when they're in a relationship
What Felecia's plan with real estate investing initially was
What Felecia is looking for herself and for other investors
Other investments Felecia enjoys besides properties
Getting gratification from watching someone start to feel success
The importance of masterminds and meeting with other investors
Felecia's advice to new investors who have a career but want to diversify
The many options for real estate investing
How to be creative when getting deals done so it works for everyone

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Money WIth Mission on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/moneywithmission/

Money With Mission on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/moneywithmission/

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074: Building Short-Term Rental Experiences with Alex Jarbo Oct 05, 2023

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If you love going on vacation and staying in rentals instead of a hotel, you might have considered purchasing a short-term rental at some point along the line. You're definitely not alone since short-term rental properties flooded the market by using services like Airbnb and VRBO to market them.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, short-term rental developer and manager Alex Jarbo joins Jonathan to talk about this investment niche and why it appealed to him from the beginning of his real estate career. A former Marine, Alex also hosts a YouTube channel and is the founder of Sargon Investments.

Jonathan and Alex dive into how Alex creates experiences with his short-term rentals--not just a place to sleep. You'll also hear how he chose his investment market, Asheville, North Carolina, his unique choice to build an A-frame property, and the downturn in the vacation rental market. Alex also explains the role courses, books, podcasts, etc., have played in his path to success in this real estate niche.

Satisfy your curiosity about short-term rentals with this in-depth conversation with Alex Jarbo.

In this episode, you will hear:

Alex Jarbo's earliest exposure to real estate and some of the "aha" moments he experienced
His transition out of the military into a real estate career and his struggle with a lack of structure as an entrepreneur
How he honed in on his real estate niche
Why Alex settled on Asheville, North Carolina, as his investment market
His interest in A-frame homes and what makes them great rentals
The downturn in the vacation rental market and the blurring of the lines between vacation rentals and hotels
How technology is changing the vacation rental market
Why the short-term rental market is saturated and overflowed with investors who shouldn't have gotten into in the first place
Alex's goal with the development he's purchasing and what makes it unique
The importance of viewing your rental properties as a business and the resources Alex used initially to learn from
Finding value in paid courses, what Alex would advise people about paid courses, and why masterminds are crucial
How he evaluates other markets for future investments.
Alex Jarbo's advice for those who want to get into short-term rentals and how to manage your expectations about it
Why short-term rentals are a viable alternative to long-term investment properties
Leveraging social media to create an email list as a business asset