In this episode, Lincoln interviews Jeff Mendez, an experienced investor, operator, and board member. They discuss Jeff's background in the direct-to-home space and his passion for real estate investing. Jeff shares his first investment experiences and why he believes real estate is a great investment option. Major takeaway? Build excellent systems. Overall, Jeff shares some incredibly valuable insights on building things that last.

[00:02:29] Investing in real estate.

[00:03:28] Mobile home parks

[00:08:06] Reasons for not liking funds.

[00:10:10] Syndication versus fund structure.

[00:15:21] The current environment affecting business.

[00:18:15] Return metrics in real estate.

[00:22:24] What makes a fund win?

[00:25:21] Being responsive to investors.

[00:29:10] Legal audits and protection.

[00:32:38] The importance of cleanliness.

[00:35:58] VC investment strategies.

[00:38:05] Exhilarating real estate deals.

[00:41:33] Approaching prospective board members.

[00:45:01] Creating value and avoiding pitfalls.

[00:49:43] Value creation over money.

[00:53:12] Work-life harmony.

[00:56:03] Pet peeves in life.

[00:58:24] First generation hustle.