In this episode, we sit down with Zach to talk about what “risk” in real estate really means—and why it’s often misunderstood. Zach explains how deals that look dangerous on the surface, like intestate inheritances or curative title plays without title insurance, can actually carry less downside than a traditional house flip backed by a hard money loan. By breaking down how lower entry costs reduce exposure while offering far larger upsides, Zach reveals why he’s shifted from chasing ordinary “widget” deals to tackling complex transactions that demand creativity, strategy, and persistence. Along the way, he shares his journey from being fired early in his career to building a business that now averages six-figure profits per deal and generates passive rental income month after month. This is a candid conversation about calculated risk, resilience, and what it really takes to thrive in the less-traveled corners of real estate investing.