In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Paul Moore, Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in recession-resistant real estate investments. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and investing, Paul shares his evolution from speculative investor to a disciplined advocate of Warren Buffett's principles, emphasizing the power of saying "no" and prioritizing long-term, stable investments.

The conversation explores the importance of rigorous due diligence, operator selection, and maintaining a conservative investment strategy. Paul explains how Wellings Capital evaluates hundreds of deals to handpick only the most viable ones, ensuring a high margin of safety for investors. He also dives into undervalued asset classes such as self-storage and mobile home parks, highlighting their growing demand and often misunderstood reputation.

You'll gain insight into the mechanics of private equity investing, including how Wellings structures its diversified funds, the role of trust and relationship-building with operators, and the social impact of responsible investing. Paul also shares his firm's commitment to combating human trafficking through philanthropic efforts.

This episode is a must-listen for high-earning professionals looking to deploy capital wisely and anyone seeking a mindful, value-driven approach to real estate.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The best investors say "no" to most deals

• The importance of discipline

• Mobile home parks and self-storage offer stable, recession-resistant returns

• Due diligence should be multi-layered and uncompromising

• Investing with integrity can align with creating social impact

• Diversified private equity funds offer reduced risk and access to top-tier operators

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Supporting Resources:

Wellings Capital website - www.wellingscapital.com

Wellings Capital on Facebook - www.facebook.com/wellingscapital

Paul Moore's Instagram - www.instagram.com/paulmooreinvest

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Paul Moore on X - x.com/paulmooreinvest

Wellings Capital on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/wellings-capital-llc

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