Real estate investing isn’t always the obvious path, especially if you’ve just graduated from optometry school.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Zach Lemaster, founder and CEO of Rent to Retirement. Rent to Retirement is the nation’s leading turnkey investment company. In addition to his company, Zach is a seasoned real estate investor with an extensive portfolio of rental properties across multiple markets, including single-family, multifamily, commercial, and new construction.

As Jonathan and Zach begin their discussion, they dive into how Zach’s father-in-law introduced him to real estate investing, why it appealed to him, and how his military service helped Zach begin a real estate career. He shares what he learned from being the landlord of out-of-state properties, how that influenced the development of his business strategy, and Zach’s focus on upper B and A class new construction homes. They explore the risks associated with investing, being honest with yourself and others about your goals, and the benefits of investing with a syndication. Jonathan and Zach discuss creating an ideal investor avatar, the benefits of purchasing turnkey properties, and how Zach chooses where to invest next. Finally, Jonathan and Zach reveal why some investors hold on to properties just a bit too long and the importance of focusing on one asset class while you learn.

Zach Lemaster’s advice on building a rental portfolio can help you create your own rent-to-retirement strategy.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Zach Lemaster’s father-in-law introduced him to real estate investing and why it appealed to him
• The impact Zach’s military service and access to VA loans had on beginning a real estate career
• Lessons from landlording with out-of-state properties and developing his business strategy
• His focus on upper B and A class new construction homes
• The risk associated with investing and being honest about your goals
• The benefits of investing with a syndication
• Developing an ideal investor avatar
• Benefits of purchasing turnkey properties and creating a system to effectively
• Choosing where to buy properties and the demographics Zach looks for
• Trading in properties you held for new ones
• Avoiding shiny object syndrome and focusing on one asset class to start investing

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Rent to Retirement website - renttoretirement.com

Rent to Retirement on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@RentToRetirement

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Rent to Retirement’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/renttoretirementinvest

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Rent to Retirement’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@renttoretirement

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