Ep. 91 - Finding Success and Purpose with Shiloh Lundahl The Art of Winning

 Shiloh Lundahl is an international Real Estate Investor and Real Estate coach. He has built a portfolio of 180 units, 100 of which are in mobile home parks that he shares with a partner. He specializes in single-family lease options, but recently, he has ventured into the short-term rental space and owns two cabins in the mountains of Arizona, two beautiful properties in Costa Rica. He is about to close on the third property there, and he runs Investor retreats out of those properties. If you want to learn more about Shiloh and his great resources in Real Estate investing, be sure to check out his webpage!
 
In this episode, Shiloh takes us on his journey to success. With a remarkable portfolio of 180 units, including 100 in mobile home parks, Shiloh shares his expertise in single-family lease options and his foray into the short-term rental market with cabins in Arizona. Discover how he leverages networking to gain valuable investment insights while balancing a successful career as a therapist. Learn the significance of long-term planning and cultivating multiple income streams, drawing inspiration from Benjamin Franklin's example of achieving success. We delve into the misconception that grades dictate life success, emphasizing the importance of extracurricular activities and early learning for future accomplishments. Additionally, we explore the challenges faced by military personnel transitioning into civilian life without a sense of purpose. Our conversation also delves into the transformative impact of the information age on individual thinking and business operations, including the implications of AI on job security. Finally, Shiloh recounts his experience of investing in real estate in Costa Rica through a joint venture with nine other individuals, sharing the inspiration behind this international endeavor.
 
Don't miss this captivating discussion where you'll gain valuable real estate investment knowledge from an accomplished global investor who attributes his success to networking.


 
[00:00 – 17:25] Real Estate, Parenting, and Financial Empowerment
·       Shiloh is an international real estate investor with a portfolio of 180 units, specializing in lease options and short-term rentals.
He invests in vacation homes outside his country, owning cabins in Arizona and properties in Costa Rica while running investor retreats. Shiloh is an experienced parenting educator who emphasizes the importance of personal growth and development. He advocates for multiple income streams and financial planning to support long-term goals and responsibilities. Shiloh believes in the empowering nature of work and encourages embracing it for skill development and self-esteem.  
[17:25 - 42:17] Empowering Success: Nurturing Skills and Embracing Opportunities
·       Early development of problem-solving skills, work ethic, and goal-setting in children can contribute to their overall capability in various areas of life.
·       Success in life is not solely determined by academic achievements but by the ability to work hard, solve problems, and set and reach goals.
·       Transitioning from a highly structured environment, like the military, to civilian life can lead to a loss of purpose and support, emphasizing the importance of finding new areas of meaning and applying skills learned in previous phases of life.
·       Recognizing and embracing different paths to success, such as entrepreneurship, can provide individuals with opportunities to move beyond basic survival needs and reach their full potential.
·       Traditional education undervalues individual strengths in the information age.
·       AI is replacing jobs and offers quick solutions in real estate, causing mixed feelings.
·       Investing in Costa Rica allows diversification and partnerships with international investors.
·       Owning properties in Costa Rica offers fi