Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

House hacking is often the entry point for new real estate investors, whetting their appetites to learn more about real estate investing. Sometimes, it's an accidental discovery that leads to something much bigger.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Shawn McEnteer about how he became a professional house hacker—with a wife and four kids in tow! Shawn is a licensed real estate agent in New Jersey who discovered the magic of house hacking about a decade ago. Today, he specializes in properties he can house hack and teaches his clients how to do the same.

As their conversation begins, Jonathan and Shawn cover the mindset shift it takes to house hack as a parent with four children. Shawn shares his introduction to house hacking, why he obtained his real estate license, and how his real estate investments have helped him and his wife grow both their real estate business and his wife's business using the equity from their properties. Shawn outlines what makes his assets more attractive than apartment complexes, why he focuses his investments on his local New Jersey market, and why you should get comfortable with renovations if you're going to become a house hacker. Jonathan and Shawn talk about the importance of being on the same page as your partner, what you can learn from making offers—even bad ones, and Shawn's advice for becoming a successful landlord.

For a fresh perspective on real estate investing, Shawn McEnteer is revealing all for aspiring house hackers and those who haven't considered it before.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The mindset shift it takes to house hack when you have children
• Shawn McEnteer's introduction to real estate investing and house hacking
• His decision to obtain his real estate license and what prompted it
• What attracted Shawn and his wife to house-hacking and the types of properties they look for
• How Shawn and his wife used real estate equity for her to become an owner in a business and grow both businesses at the same time
• The tenants who are attracted to his properties and why Shawn's properties are more appealing than an apartment building
• Where Shawn focuses his investment dollars, why he chose those markets, and how his moves have impacted his kids
• Qualities of the New Jersey market that make it a great investment locale
• The questions Shawn asks when someone calls him for advice on house hacking
• Getting comfortable with renovations as a house-hacking strategy
• Why remaining in New Jersey instead of investing in other states has been key to creating real estate wealth for Shawn
• The advantages of having a real estate license as an investor
• Making sure you're on the same page as your partner when you start investing in properties
• What you can learn from making offers on assets in the beginning and narrowing down your market
• Shawn McEnteer's advice for becoming a successful landlord

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Kathy Fettke is a name in real estate you may recognize. From her guest appearances on media outlets to her long-running podcasts, Kathy is an experienced investor who found real wealth in real estate.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Kathy Fettke to explore both her career and the lessons she's learned along the way. A guest expert on media outlets such as CNN, CNBC, Fox News, NPR, CBS MarketWatch, and the Wall Street Journal, she is also the founder of RealWealth, a real estate investment club based in Malibu. Kathy is also one of the four co-hosts of On the Market, a Bigger Pockets podcast. Additionally, she hosts the RealWealth Show and the Real Estate News for Investors podcasts.

Jonathan and Kathy begin their conversation by sharing her initial exposure to real estate as a child when he father purchased a home in the San Francisco area, which rose exponentially in value over the years he owned it. Her real estate career began when she figured out how to help her father do a 1031 exchange when a syndication he was invested in was sold. Their discussion covers the increasing popularity of communal living, how her husband's cancer diagnosis gave Kathy the push she needed to make real estate work for them, and her tips for identifying what's authentic and what isn't when you're looking for information to educate yourself. Finally, Jonathan and Kathy talk about why timing is everything, the three components she looks for in investments, and the power of mindset in success.

Kathy Fettke is living proof of creating success with mindset in real estate investing, and she uses her decades of lived experience in this industry to help you formulate a game plan.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Kathy Fettke's early exposure to real estate investing when her parents purchased a home in Atherton, California
• How Kathy helped her dad when the syndication he was in sold and needed another property to prevent a massive tax bill, which led to her first real estate investment
• The agreement she made with her father to inherit the house she helped him find and why they got the deal in writing
• The increasing popularity of communal living
• The turning point in Kathy's real estate career when her husband faced a cancer diagnosis
• Identifying what's real and what's not when it comes to finding information about real estate investing and educating yourself
• Kathy's entry into multifamily properties and who she sought advice from to pursue it
• Why timing is everything in real estate
• The three components that work for Kathy when she looks for new investment assets
• Taking calculated risks and knowing what to look for when the housing market changes
• What Kathy did during the pandemic to ease panic
• The power of your mindset in your success

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The short-term rental market is far from dead, and with the right marketing, systems, and data, it can be a more lucrative investment than long-term rentals.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Kenny Bedwell, founder and CEO of STR Insights. Kenny uses data to find the best places, prices, and markets in the short-term rental market. His predictions using data-backed analysis have helped him create a lucrative personal investing career and a successful company helping others do the same. Kenny is also the co-host of the STRonomics podcast.

While data may not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering a short-term rental investment, Kenny Bedwell explains why it should be at the forefront of your analysis. Jonathan and Kenny break down the origin story behind STR Insights, some of the nuances of property management in the short-term rental market world, and how you can remove the guesswork from what your renters can expect from a stay at your property. He also explains why these investments are 100% a part of the hospitality industry, and Kenny offers five key metrics he uses to analyze assets before buying them. You'll hear why understanding that short-term rentals are seasonal matters, the signs of an emerging market ripe for investment, and the best metric for consumers to use to gauge whether or not an STR is a good one.

Kenny Bedwell is a short-term rental expert with experience and data to help you get the most bang for your buck in the market.

In this episode, you will hear:

• When data analytics became most important to Kenny Bedwell's business
• Kenny's interest in real estate and why it piqued his interest as an adult
• Using data to predict real estate prices and where to target your investing
• The origin story behind STR Insights
• His first investment property—a long-term rental—and why finding it boring propelled him toward short-term rentals
• Implementing data and research into your investment property searches
• The nuances of property management in the short-term rental market
• Taking the guesswork out of what your renters can expect out of a stay at your property
• Why short-term rentals are 100% part of the hospitality industry
• The five key metrics to analyze before buying a short-term rental investment
• Understanding the seasonal nature of short-term rentals
• Identifying the signs of an emerging market
• The problem with purchasing a short-term rental with a fallback plan as a long-term rental
• Why STRs aren't dead and are still a profitable asset class
• The best metric for a consumer to gauge whether or not an STR is good
• Avoiding burnout and setting up systems that work
• Must-have amenities for your rentals and how to market them

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You might think accounting is the most boring aspect of real estate investing—but what if we told you having the right accountant could save you thousands of dollars on taxes?

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Certified Public Accountant and real estate investor Thomas Castelli. Thomas is an accountant with Hall CPA who helps real estate investors and business owners reduce their taxes and build wealth. He is also the founder of New Babylon Capital, a holding company for his investments.

It may sound easy to reduce taxes, but it isn't. Jonathan and Thomas's conversation delves into the benefits of having an accountant specialized in real estate investing, why bookkeeping is often an investor's biggest struggle, and the items business owners buy for intentional depreciation purposes. You'll also hear what an initial consultation with an expert like Thomas consists of, the reason you don't have to be afraid of audits if you're organized, and Thomas's focus on passive real estate investing. Finally, Jonathan and Thomas uncover what it takes to become qualified as an accredited investor, what it takes to get started in syndications, and the one tax mistake investors continue to make—and how you can avoid it.

For an in-depth conversation with a knowledgeable tax expert, don't miss Jonathan's interview with Thomas Castelli to take your investing career to the next level.

In this episode, you will hear:

• The benefits of having an accountant who specializes in real estate investing
• Why investors struggle with bookkeeping more than other aspects of accounting
• Thomas Castelli's entrance into real estate investing with syndications
• Putting yourself in a good position from a tax perspective by owning real estate
• The things people buy for intentional depreciation as business owners
• The ins and outs of an initial consultation to work with an accountant like Thomas and viewing them as a partner in your business
• Audits and why you don't have to be afraid of them if you're organized
• Real estate professional status and how it impacts taxes
• Thomas's preference for passive real estate investing and syndications
• Qualifying as an accredited investor
• The hardest part of raising capital to buy into syndications
• The communities that can help you find quality syndicators or sponsors when you're first beginning your investing path
• The one tax mistake investors continue to make and how to avoid it
• Flipping and the tax consequences of this type of real estate investing
• Diminished buying power when depreciating assets on tax returns and Thomas's advice for combatting this problem

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While there's been a lot of talk about the collapse of the short-term rental market, some real estate investors know that never really happened. Instead, they focus on changing their approach and finding other ways to continue their success with short-term rentals.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Mike Brockway sits down with Jonathan to discuss how his success with short-term rentals in the Denver area has allowed him to take bigger investment risks. Mike is the owner of Zen Haus Homes and an investor and entrepreneur. Zen Haus is primarily in the short-term rental market, and Jonathan explores the ins and outs of this investment class with Mike.

Their conversation begins with Mike's latest project, a larger-scale short-term rental, which will serve multiple purposes. You'll hear why Mike left a stable W-2 position to pursue real estate investing, the impact of true wealth on fulfillment and happiness, and why understanding the regulations surrounding the short-term rental business is crucial. Mike explains his reliance on a capable team he's built over the years, some of the more important lessons he's learned as a short-term rental investor, and why the aesthetic and amenities of properties matter so much more in today's Airbnb world. Finally, Jonathan and Mike explore the pros and cons of instant bookings, how to handle problem visitors, and what Mike sees next on the horizon.

Short-term rental properties aren't everyone's cup of tea, but Mike Brockway mastered the concept, allowing him to take bigger risks today. If you find short-term rentals intriguing, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Mike Brockway's focus on large-scale short-term rentals and what he hopes to accomplish with his latest project
• Who rents larger-scale short-term rentals, and why they can be perfect for business uses
• The conversation that changed Mike's perspective on W-2 jobs and pushed him toward something different
• True wealth and its impact on fulfillment and happiness
• The importance of understanding regulations surrounding short-term rentals and having a team you can rely on to navigate changes
• Why so many investors have difficulty letting go of assets that aren't working for them
• Some of the crucial lessons Mike's learned as a short-term rental owner
• Managing the managers and surrounding yourself with a team that can grow with you
• The makeup of Mike's property portfolio and making your own rules
• How he began managing properties for others and keeping his team busy
• The design and amenities of short-term rentals and why hiring a designer can make the difference
• The pros and cons of instant bookings
• Handling problem visitors and refunds
• What Mike Brockway wants to do next and how events are helping him reach his goals

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Everyone has different motivations for their real estate investing journey, but nearly all investors' end goal is creating or funding a lifestyle they've dreamed about. Maybe it's traveling the world or funding a kid's college without debt. Whatever it is, happiness is the ultimate goal.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Catie Lawrence to the show. Catie is a real estate investor and agent based in the Denver, Colorado, area who left her W-2 position two years ago. She is also an Airbnb superhost, a fix-and-flipper, and a financial freedom advocate.

Jonathan and Catie start their conversation by exploring Catie's accidental entry into real estate investing with her husband, Mike, when they moved to Colorado from the East Coast and held on to their home. You'll hear about her first intentional property investment, how she finds deals through networking and wholesale, and why she is opportunity-focused rather than paying attention to FOMO. Catie explains how she limits her time on social media, her focus on financial freedom, and the benefits of holding a real estate license as an investor.

Catie Lawrence left her W-2 job behind to pursue happiness and success in real estate, and her conversation with Jonathan explores each intentional step she takes to increase her financial freedom.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How Catie knew it was time to quit her W-2 and pursue real estate full-time
• Her introduction to real estate investing, her experience with long-distance landlording, and why turnover was the biggest issue
• Automating property management and being proactive as you manage the property
• The first property Catie bought off-market and what she and her husband did to flip it
• The benefits of buying flips in familiar neighborhoods
• Finding deals through networking and wholesale
• Properties Catie retains versus the ones she and her husband opt to sell
• Being opportunity-focused instead of having FOMO
• Finding a mentor and Catie's advice for finding the right meetups
• Sifting through social media to find good information
• Why you should consider putting a limit on your social media time and curating who you follow
• When Catie Lawrence realized she was a real estate investor
• Understanding what you want long-term to create financial freedom
• Analyzing flips to determine which ones to keep and which to sell
• The benefits of having a real estate license as an investor

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Finding your real estate niche takes time and effort. However, once other real estate professionals recognize where your focus lies, your job as an investor can become much easier.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jason Velie is the tricks of the trade behind mobile home flipping. Jason is the founder of Cape Fear Cash Offer, a North Carolina-based investment firm. He's been flipping properties since 2019, and Jason is mainly focused on single- and double-wide mobile homes.

Jonathan and Jason dig into the details of flipping a mobile home, including why Jason's first investment property was a disaster that he barely broke even on. You'll hear the two reasons most house flippers aren't interested in mobile homes, what he looks for when he's buying a flip, and how Jason manages off-market negotiations and wholesale deals while the owners are still in residence. He also shares where his deals originated, why building credibility, trust, and marketing has been crucial to his business model, and Jason's motivation for keeping real estate fun.

From an inexperienced first-time flipper to becoming an expert in the mobile home niche, Jason Velie's story is compelling. If you have an interest in mobile homes as an asset class, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Jason Velie's discovery of real estate podcasts, which showed him what was possible
• The biggest revelation he found out about real estate investing
• His first property--a double-wide mobile home--and why it was a disaster
• The biggest mistakes Jason made with his first property
• The two reasons most house flippers have no interest in mobile homes
• What Jason looks for when he's buying a mobile home flip
• How he's developed deal flow by being known for his niche
• Jason's experience with off-market negotiations direct to sellers and taking over wholesales while the seller may still be there
• Where his deals originate from, and what his marketing process looks like
• Getting sellers to turn him away and why that benefits Jason and his sellers
• Building compounded credibility, trust, and marketing over time
• The reason you should keep real estate investing fun and avoid making a job for yourself
• Jason's advice for getting started in real estate investing

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While flashy real estate investors dominate the social media scene, the investors starting with limited assets are making waves in their communities.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, former firefighter Ian Horowitz sits down with Jonathan to share how he went from $15,000 in the bank and bad credit to retiring before age 40. Ian and his partner Dan are the managing partners of Equity Warehouse based in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. Making just $65,000 as a firefighter and with a wife ready to start a family, Ian knew there had to be a better way to make extra money than side work on his days off. He discovered real estate, got his wife on board with the plan, and the rest is history.

Ian's primary investments today are self-storage and multifamily assets, but he started with just one single-family home. Ian explains to Jonathan how he began, why he had to ignore the firefighters who thought he couldn't make it in real estate, and the importance of the meetups and masterminds in his real estate education. He outlines why your household finances should be in order before investing, betting on yourself instead of going with the status quo, and identifying your tribe both online and in real life. Ian shares why he shifted into self-storage and multifamily properties, the competitive advantages knowing your local market provides, and the reason he purchased less desirable properties in the beginning.

Ian Horowitz didn't have a large salary or even a college education. Still, his tenacity and desire to learn anything and everything he could about real estate are the elements in his story that stand out.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why wanting to leave a legacy for his family led Ian Horowitz to real estate
• Side work as a firefighter, the reason it just wasn't enough, and what led Ian to use his last $15,000 to invest in a house
• Tuning out the noise from other firefighters who told him real estate investing was a bad idea
• The meetups and masterminds that influenced Ian as he learned about real estate
• The importance of education and knowing when to pounce on an opportunity
• Ian's advice to become financially sound and have stability in your own household before pursuing real estate investing
• Getting your spouse on board with investing and understanding the goal
• Betting on yourself to pursue success instead of going with the status quo
• Identifying your tribe and hanging out with people who are more like you, who aren't necessarily flashy
• Why Ian concentrates on self-storage and multifamily properties at this point in his investing career
• The competitive advantage knowing your real estate market gives you
• Starting with less desirable assets to trade up in asset class later
• The advantages of being able to defuse a bad situation
• Ian's thoughts on the benefits of self-storage
• His advice for new investors

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A long career as an investor creates expertise you can leverage as you pursue new investments. However, it can also lead to discovering new interests and challenges inside the investing world.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Kevin Amolsch, president of Pine Financial Group in Colorado. Kevin is a premier hard money lender in four states with more than 20 years of experience as an investor and 16 years as a lender. Additionally, Kevin is an author and podcast host.

Kevin outlines how he began his investing career after renting out some rooms in his home while in the military. At 23, he recognized that real estate could make him wealthy. The conversation continues with his foray into foreclosures, Kevin's commitment to implementing the lessons he learns from reading about real estate, his ability to hyperfocus, and why he began lending as another aspect of his real estate career. Jonathan and Kevin explore debt funds and why they can be a good option for investors outside of traditional real estate, the impact of Kevin's mindset on success, taking control of "shiny object syndrome," and how private lenders are meeting the demand for lending as banks tighten up lending guidelines.

Kevin Amolsch attributes much of his success to his mindset, ability to focus, and a voracious appetite for learning.

In this episode, you will hear:

• How renting out some rooms in his home led Kevin Amolsch to become a real estate investor
• Kevin's foray into foreclosure investments and what he learned from his first attempt
• The one thing successful people have in common
• His commitment to implementing one thing he learned from each book he read before moving on to another book
• The benefits of hyperfocus at the beginning of an investing career
• Kevin's shift into lending and why he focuses on private lending
• What debt funds are and why they're a good option for investors outside of traditional real estate investing
• What Kevin does to keep his mindset on track to grow as a lender and investor
• The investments he doesn't like and what he's trying now
• Controlling "shiny object syndrome"
• Kevin's focus on syndications and why he's still buying investment properties
• Creative transactions in commercial real estate
• How private lenders are meeting the demand for lending as banks tighten up guidelines
• Kevin Amolsch's advice to new real estate investors

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Six years ago, Henry Washington had just $1,000 in the bank and bad credit. He knew something had to change after a panic attack at 3:00 in the morning.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan and Henry sit down to unpack Henry's path from newly married, lousy credit, and no money to 116+ rental properties and doing at least 15 flips a year. Henry is the cohost of the On the Market podcast and author of the upcoming book Real Estate Deal Maker.

You'll hear Henry's revelation about real estate following a panic attack in the middle of the night and how he began making connections with other investors by attending meetups regularly. He explains to Jonathan how his first property landed in his lap, and he had to Google his way through the transaction. Henry outlines the immensity of his wife's support as he pursued an investing career, why consistently attending meetups matters, and how he solved the two problems that most investors face.

Jonathan and Henry delve into the importance of working with a local bank, treating your investments like a business, and when he realized hiring property managers was more beneficial than managing the assets himself. Finally, they discuss the market cycle and finding deals in any market, what Henry's mastermind is all about, and the two things you should focus on in any market.

Henry's story is the epitome of what persistence, a learning mindset, and focus can achieve, and he wants you to know you can do it, too.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Henry Washington's background in a traditional family and why he didn't consider real estate until he was 36
• How he started his real estate career by writing down his goals in a notebook and learning as much as he could
• The first deal that came Henry's way and how he positioned himself to pounce on it
• Google's role in his first deal and learning as he worked the deal
• The help Henry got from an experienced investor which led him to borrow against his 401k and buy his first property
• Why his wife's support made all the difference in pursuing real estate investing
• The two problems most investors face and how Henry solved both
• Henry's determination to learn about wholesaling and find the best deals
• Treating real estate investing like a business to benefit all parties in the transaction
• When Henry realized he could quit his day job if he wanted to
• His decision to turn all property management over to a property management company
• The reason he's still flipping properties and finding deals
• The difference between Henry's mastermind and others on the market and what he teaches people
• Two things you should focus on in any market conditions

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