Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Changing your mindset from scarcity to abundance can be a game-changer, especially in real estate investing. Today's guest takes this approach to investing and thrives on helping others find the financial success they're seeking.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Andrew Reichert, CEO and visionary of Birgo. Birgo is a fully integrated private equity real estate investment and management firm that seeks to improve the lives of its clients through real estate.

Jonathan and Andrew begin their conversation by exploring Andrew's tumultuous start in life, eventually leading to college and some life-changing books. Those books taught Andrew to harness his ambition into productive forms, leading to his first real estate purchase. Andrew shares why he zeroed in on multifamily, the avatar that best fits his funds, and how syndications differ from funds. You'll hear what he loves about being a landlord, why he views diversity within his team as a competitive advantage, and the 12-point checklist he uses to evaluate new markets. Andrew explains why he remains vertically integrated, what self-managing properties teaches you about property management, and why other asset classes don't have as much appeal. Finally, Andrew shares where he would advise new investors to put their money in today's market.

Real estate can be a powerful tool for living and growing, and Andrew Reichert's passion for helping people do this shines through in this conversation.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Andrew Reichert developed the mindset to get into real estate and the books that influenced his interest
• Andrew's first real estate purchases, why he zeroed in on becoming a multifamily operator, and what his buy box looks like
• The avatar that best fits Andrew's syndication funds and the nontypical approach he took to get started
• How syndications differ from funds and which one Andrew prefers
• What he likes about being a landlord to his tenants and the parts he's passionate about
• Viewing diversity as a competitive advantage and using it to scale your business
• The 12-point checklist Andrew uses to evaluate new markets
• Remaining vertically integrated and building systems to handle property management
• What self-managing properties can teach you about property management
• Why other asset classes don't have as much appeal to Andrew
• Where he would advise new investors to put their money in today's market

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Birgo's website - www.birgo.com

Real Returns Podcast on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@RealReturns

Birgo Capital on Facebook - www.facebook.com/birgocapital

Birgo Capital's Instagram - www.instagram.com/birgocapital

Find Birgo Capital on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/birgocapital

Rhino Operating System (ROS) - www.rosjourney.com

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Many would-be real estate investors lack the time or inclination to pursue properties and do the work required to succeed. Today's guest has the solution.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Drew, CEO of Real Estate Done 4 U. Michael is a coach and mentor who has helped hundreds of investors worldwide reach their retirement goals by investing in real estate with cash, IRAs, mortgages, and 1031 exchanges. He is also the author of the book "Retire on Rent."

Jonathan and Michael start their conversation by delving into why Michael was initially drawn to stocks and what eventually pulled him toward real estate. Michael shares his first real estate investing experience, why you need more than just knowledge to be a successful investor, and the importance of understanding your motivations for investing. You'll hear the different methods people use to enter the market, the value of involving your kids early in real estate investing, and why handling money is emotional. Michael outlines why he started Real Estate Done 4 U, the ideal avatar he serves, and the benefits of being vertically integrated.

Getting started in real estate may seem complicated, but Michael Drew is making it much easier with Real Estate Done 4 U.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why Michael Drew was initially drawn to stocks instead of real estate and what eventually led him to real estate
• Michael's first real estate investment and what he learned from that experience
• Why you need more than knowledge to become successful in real estate
• Understanding your motivations behind real estate investing
• The different methods people can use to enter the market and why it isn't one-size-fits-all
• Involving your kids in real estate investing
• The emotions attached to money and the importance of taking care of people
• How Michael decided to offer a "done for you" service to others and created his business
• Michael's ideal avatar for his clients
• The benefits of vertical integration

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Real Estate Done 4 U on Facebook - www.facebook.com/RealEstateDone4U

Michael Drew's Instagram - www.instagram.com/MDrew212

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Email - [email protected]

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Cost segregation is a popular buzzword in real estate investing right now, but understanding what it really means can save you money.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Sean Graham, founder of Maven Cost Seg. Sean is also a real estate investor and a registered CPA. Additionally, he is the founder of Maven Equities.

As Jonathan and Sean begin their conversation, Sean shares how real estate first appeared on his radar. He explains that he started investing with a house hack in Chicago. Eventually, Sean discovered self-storage and quickly realized that wholesaling was not his niche. He did like self-storage, though, and continued to invest in that asset class. Sean explains how the geographical area a property is located in affects how it operates, his strategy for finding deals and what's changed about it over time, and the financial advantages of self-storage. You'll hear what cost segregation is, the assets it best works for, and how it can help investors save money. And how Sean approaches cost segregation for different asset classes. Finally, Sean explains what it means to be a real estate professional with active status from the IRS's perspective and two ways to create a relationship with a tax professional.

Tune into this episode for information on cost segregation that can save your real estate business money.

In this episode, you will hear:

• When real estate first popped up on Sean Graham's radar and how he got into investing with a house hack
• How Sean figured out that wholesaling self-storage wasn't for him and what initially drew him to self-storage
• The appeal behind self-storage as an asset class and the geographical area's impact on how it operates
• Sean's strategy for finding deals and how that's changed over time
• The financial advantages of self-storage
• Cost segregation, what assets it works best for, and how it can help investors save money
• How Sean approaches cost segregation for different asset classes
• Meeting the requirements to qualify as a real estate professional with an active status
• Two ways to create a relationship with a trusted tax professional

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Maven Cost Seg website - mavencostseg.com

Maven Success on YouTube- youtube.com/@mavensucess

Find Sean Graham on Facebook - www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1391659913&mibextid=LQQJ4d

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Connect with Sean on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sean-graham-cpa

Sean on X - x.com/seanpaulgraham

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Maven Success listener discount - mavensuccess.com/greene

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Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [email protected]

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When tech and real estate investing collide, it can create brilliant solutions for investors.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Andrew Kim to the show. Andrew is the CEO and co-founder of Share. Share is the easiest way to build a portfolio of fully managed rental properties. With his background in the tech sector and experience as a real estate investor, Andrew sought a solution to make managing properties easier, which led to his company, Share.

Jonathan and Andrew start this discussion by delving into Andrew's earlier experiences with real estate investing and the BRRRR method. He shares his early introduction to real estate investing through his parents, why it was always his Plan B, and the impetus behind starting Share. You'll hear the background story behind Share, Andrew's "aha" moment, and the similarities between building real estate portfolios and the tech sector. Andrew explains who his ideal avatar is, why he works with experienced investors, and what Share does to help those investors advance their portfolios. Finally, Jonathan and Andrew explore the importance of involving clients in choosing their assets, where Share works, and the two things impacting their business and clients the most.

Tech offers innovative solutions in nearly every industry, and real estate is no different. Find out how Share is revolutionizing the way investors manage their properties.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why using the BRRRR method didn't work the way Andrew Kim thought it would
• Real estate investing's role in Andrew's life and why it was always his Plan B
• The impetus behind starting his company, Share, and what they do
• Share's background story and his "aha" moment
• The similarities between building portfolios in real estate and the tech sector
• Andrew's ideal client and why he prefers experienced investors
• How he helps his clients diversify and advance their portfolios
• Involving clients in choosing their own markets and knowing when to turn down business
• The areas where Share works and the two items impacting where they work the most
• Future plans for Share

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ShareSFR website - sharesfr.com

Share on Facebook - www.facebook.com/ShareSFRinvestments

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When boutique hotels started gaining popularity, today's guest moved from single-family investing into the burgeoning boutique hotel space.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Andrew Owlett, a former firefighter who transitioned into real estate investing. Andrew is a developer of hotels, short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and now boutique hotels with a wellness twist. He is also the founder of Night Owl Academy, Night Owl Management, Night Owl Capital, and STR on Auto-Drive.

Jonathan and Andrew begin their discussion by exploring Andrew's experience as a firefighter, which led to PTSD and, ultimately, real estate investing and wellness. Andrew explains the importance of building camaraderie and community to create a positive impact for remnants and guests, as well as getting your spouse or partner on board with investing. You'll hear what appeals to Andrew about boutique hotels and invisible personalization, how he got his start with a townhome in Baltimore, and how he stays focused on the customer experience and business optimization. Andrew explains why he and his wife are both still at their W2s, hiring others to take care of the things you don't enjoy, and creating hospitality for hotel guests while depending on their online reviews of your property.

Boutique hotels are a unique way to reap the benefits of short-term rentals and multifamily while offering experiences for guests. Andrew Owlett is passionate about this investing niche and is sharing the benefits with others.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Andrew Owlett's transition from his job as a firefighter and struggling with PTSD into real estate investing and wellness
• Building camaraderie and community with others to make a positive impact for tenants and guests
• Having your spouse or partner on board and supporting one another
• The appeal behind boutique hotels and implementing invisible personalization
• How Andrew got his start with real estate investing using a townhome in Baltimore and what it taught him
• Not being 100% hands-off but remaining focused on customer experience and business optimization
• Why Andrew is still at his W2 and who is transitioning out first
• Hiring people to take care of the things you don't enjoy and starting small
• Creating hospitality for guests in a boutique hotel environment, reviews, and the downsides of not being able to screen guests

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Night Owl Academy - www.night-owl.academy

Andrew Owlett on Instagram - www.instagram.com/andrewowlett

Night Owl Capital - www.night-owl.capital

Night Owl Management - www.night-owl.management

STR on Auto-Drive - www.strauto.info

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Most new investors believe that you have to start investing with single-family properties, get your feet wet, and then move on to bigger and better properties. But today's guest argues for starting with multifamily properties to advance your real estate career more quickly.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Blank, an entrepreneur, investor, teacher, and one of the leading authorities on apartment building investing in the U.S. Michael's company controls more than $300 million in performing multifamily assets. Michael has helped students purchase over 14,000 units. He is also the author of the bestselling book "Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing" and host of the podcast with the same name.

Jonathan and Michael start their discussion by delving into the differences between investing today versus a couple of decades ago and how investors have had to change tactics. Michael shares the biggest problem with single-family house investing, his approach to creating deals, and why it all comes down to relationships. You'll hear his team approach to investing, how to scale while maintaining your quality of life, and why most deals happen through brokers off the MLS. Finally, Jonathan and Michael explore overcoming your fears of buying into multifamily at the beginning of your investing career and what you can learn from his mentoring program.

Multifamily doesn't have to be out of reach for new investors, and Michael Blank lays out the steps to creating the financial and time freedom you're seeking.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The differences between investing today versus 15-20 years ago and adjusting your tactics
• The biggest problem with single-family house investing
• How buying apartment buildings can provide the financial and time freedom most people want to achieve with real estate investing
• Michael Blank's team approach to creating multifamily property deals
• The importance of relationships and accepting help in real estate investing
• What Michael looks for in a property as he considers a purchase
• Scaling while maintaining your quality of life
• Finding deals in geographic areas that are growing
• Purchasing older buildings versus new construction and the importance of due diligence
• Why most deals happen through brokers off the MLS
• Overcoming your fear of buying into multifamily at the beginning of your investing career
• Michael's mentoring program and what you can learn from it

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Michael's YouTube channel - youtube.com/themichaelblank

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Building unshakable wealth is a goal many aspire to but rarely achieve. Today's guest teaches others how to achieve financial stability using real estate and financial education.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Larisa Olteanu. Larisa is the founder and CEO of Unshakeable Wealth, which spearheads the movement to make financial independence a necessity instead of a luxury. Larisa is also the bestselling author of "Destined for Wealth: Master the Art of a Prosperous Life."

Jonathan and Larisa begin their conversation by exploring her experience as an immigrant to the U.S., how retaining her W2 job helped pave the way to success, and her struggle to figure out the U.S. financial system when she first arrived. You'll hear what Larisa learned from a manager at her W2 job about investing, why you must take action in real estate, and networking with others to create great deals down the road. Larisa shares the story behind her first buy, her hope for blessing others through real estate, and what Unshakeable Wealth does for its clients.

Starting from scratch with $20 in her pocket could have prevented Larisa Olteanu from pursuing a real estate investing career. Instead, she leaned into learning and is helping others change their lives.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Larisa Olteanu's path to real estate as a new immigrant to the U.S. and how a W2 job helped her pave the way to success
• Figuring out the U.S. financial system, learning English, and finding a way to stay in the country legally
• What Larisa learned from a manager at her W2 about investing
• The different paths people take in real estate investing and why you have to take action
• Networking with others to first give, then take, and put knowledge into action
• Larisa's first buy, a single-family property, and the double close she performed on it
• Building relationships over time to make great real estate deals
• Using real estate to bless others and helping sellers solve their problems
• What Unshakable Wealth does and Larisa's goals for the company
• Defining what you want to reach financial independence

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Unshakeable Wealth website - www.unshakablewealth.com

Unshakeable Wealth on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrurXGKaub_jB5wM3yE05A

Unshakeable Wealth's Facebook page - www.facebook.com/unshakablewealth

Unshakeable Wealth on Instagram - www.instagram.com/unshakablewealth

Connect with Larisa Olteanu on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-olteanu

Unshakeable Wealth's TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@unshakablewealth

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Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [email protected]

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The book "Rich Dad Poor Dad" has been a wake-up call for would-be real estate investors everywhere, and today's guest is no different.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Randal McLeaird, founder of Ridgeline Investment Group. Ridgeline has over a decade of experience consistently delivering value to investors through strategic acquisitions and management. Randal is also the host of the podcast Agents Building Cashflow.

Jonathan and Randal begin their conversation by exploring how "Rich Dad Poor Dad" inspired Randal to start real estate investing, why the timing of when he read it mattered, and his involvement with mortgages early in his career. You'll hear about Randal's first deal, what he learned from his first few property flips, and why his strategy to get started isn't the best for today's new investors. He shares why he's investing in small multifamily properties in Texas, expanding into Georgia, and learning to hold properties longer. Randal explains what led to purchasing land, why having a spouse or partner on board with real estate investing is important, the biggest mistake new flippers are making, and Randal's advice for new investors doing rehabs.

If you've ever wondered if you can start from scratch and become a successful real estate investor, Randal McLeaird shares how he did that.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How "Rich Dad Poor Dad" inspired Randal McLeaird to begin real estate investing and the timing of reading it
• Randal's involvement in mortgages, his path into real estate investing, and his first deal
• His first few properties and what he learned from those flips
• Why the strategy Randal used to get started doesn't work as well today
• The appeal of small multifamily properties in Texas and the opportunities they offer
• The timing behind leaving Texas and moving into Georgia
• Holding properties longer and what led Randal to start buying land
• Looking at real estate as a vehicle for investing as well as a home
• Getting a partner or spouse on board with real estate investing
• The biggest mistakes new flippers are making
• Randal's advice for new investors doing rehabs

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Ridgeline Investment Group - ridgelineig.com

Agents Building Cashflow on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@agentsbuildingcashflow

Agents Building Cashflow on Facebook - www.facebook.com/agentsbuildingcashflow

Find Randal McLeaird on Instagram - www.instagram.com/randal_mcleaird

Connect with Randal on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/randalmcleaird

Randal's TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@agents_building_cashflow

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Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene

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Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal

Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [email protected]

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Immigrants to the U.S. have a unique perspective on real estate as an investment vehicle, and today's guest explains how his parents involved him in their business early, teaching him what he needed to know to create a lucrative real estate career.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Zihao Wang, founder and CEO at Motiva Holdings. Motiva Holdings is a California-based real estate private equity firm focused on developing value-added and opportunistic multifamily opportunities through equity syndications and JV partnerships.

As Jonathan and Zihao begin their discussion, you'll hear Zihao's background as a child of immigrants, his exposure to real estate as a child through his parents, his experience with property management, and why he continues to invest in California despite its high cost. You'll hear why Zihao is an appreciation player rather than cash flow, where he's investing outside of California, and Zihao's ideal investor avatar. Jonathan and Zihao cover how increasing insurance costs are impacting acquisitions, the differences between buyers and sellers in California versus other states, and the importance of building relationships with clients and being empathetic to their backgrounds alongside a good track record.

California is often seen as a no-go for real estate investors, but Zihao Wang is successfully investing there and elsewhere with his extensive knowledge of multifamily assets. He's helping others do the same.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Zihao Wang's exposure to real estate as a child through his parents' investments and later becoming involved in the family business
• How property management helped him understand how properties work and identify issues
• Investing in California, despite its high cost
• Being an appreciation player rather than a cash flow player
• His expansion into other markets outside of California
• The ideal avatar for Zihao's investors
• Why he keeps a deal tracker, and how it helps determine where to go next
• The increasing costs of insurance and how it's impacting acquisitions
• Zihao's interest in small bay industrial outside of multifamily and retail
• Differences between buyers and sellers in California versus somewhere like Texas
• Learning hands-on versus using Instagram or TikTok for tips
• Building relationships with clients and understanding their backgrounds along with a good track record
• Working with family and being held to a high level of scrutiny
• What's next for Motiva Holdings

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Motiva Holdings - motivaholdings.com

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A legal background can be an unexpected advantage in real estate investing, and it can help you quickly differentiate a good deal from a bad one.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Bishoy Habib, managing partner of Levacy Legal. Bishoy is also a co-founder and partner of CapStar Investment, a real estate investment company focused on off-market opportunities with an emphasis on sourcing land for builders and developers. Bishoy is also the co-founder and broker of CapStar Real Estate, an entrepreneurial real estate brokerage in Tampa Bay, Florida.

Jonathan and Bishoy start their conversation by exploring the advantages of having a legal background in real estate. You'll hear how Bishoy was introduced to real estate as a kid through his dad's properties, what led him to get a law degree, and the cultural pressure Bishoy experienced as the child of Egyptian immigrants. You'll hear the questions you need to ask when considering a deal with someone, Bishoy's tips for identifying deals to avoid, and the importance of keeping ego and emotion out of your real estate deals. Finally, he shares how to create win-win deals and why he loves finding creative solutions to problems.

No one needs a law degree to become a great real estate investor, but Bishoy Habib's degree gives him unique insights into real estate investing that he's eager to share with others.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The advantages of having a legal background in real estate
• Bishoy Habib's introduction to real estate as a kid through his dad's investments, what he liked about it, and why he got a law degree
• Having a cooperative relationship with your tenants as caretakers
• The cultural influence Bishoy experienced as the child of Egyptian immigrants
• Bishoy's investments over the years and what he hopes to do in the future
• The questions to ask as you consider going into a deal with someone
• Handling clients who are burned by bad deals or scams
• Bishoy's tips for identifying the deals to stay away from
• Who he represents and the types of cases he takes
• Keeping ego and emotion out of deals
• Creating win-win deals and finding creative solutions to problems
• The impact weather is going to have on Florida real estate in the future

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Levacy Legal website - www.levacylegal.com

Find Bishoy Habib on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCdrg7qos_y24yLhP43izMUw/addons

Bishoy on Facebook - www.facebook.com/attorneybishoy

Bishoy's Instagram - www.instagram.com/attorneybishoy

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Bishoy's TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@attorneybishoy

Website - www.streamlined.properties

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Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - [email protected]

Episode Credits

If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you.