Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Jonathan Greene
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Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

What if you could learn from experienced real estate investors, find out what got them to where they are now, get insight into their daily habits, and take these insights to inspire your own growth? That’s what each episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing brings. Hosted by Jonathan Greene, a real estate investor for more than 30 years, as well as advisor and coach, the founder of Streamlined Properties and the Team Leader of Streamlined Properties, brokered by Real, every episode is an in-depth look at the mindful approach to real estate investing. If you are looking to start from scratch, get to the next level, or just for a straightforward and honest approach to real estate investing, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing is the free mentorship program you can take with you anywhere.

  1. 191: Strategic Multifamily Acquisition and Management with Randal McLeaird

    2 DAYS AGO

    191: Strategic Multifamily Acquisition and Management with Randal McLeaird

    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 Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/191/ to download it. Supporting Resources: 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 Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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 y

    54 min
  2. 190: Unlocking Hidden Value in Multifamily Real Estate with Zihao Wang

    6 DAYS AGO

    190: Unlocking Hidden Value in Multifamily Real Estate with Zihao Wang

    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 Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/190/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Motiva Holdings - motivaholdings.com Zihao Wang on Instagram - www.instagram.com/_zihao.wang_ Connect with Zihao on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/zihao-wang-mh Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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

    46 min
  3. 189: Learning To Leave a Legacy Through Real Estate with Bishoy Habib

    NOV 11

    189: Learning To Leave a Legacy Through Real Estate with Bishoy Habib

    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 Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/189/ to download it. Supporting Resources: 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 Connect with Bishoy on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/bishoyhabib Bishoy’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@attorneybishoy Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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://eme

    58 min
  4. 188: Staying Nimble With Mission-Driven Multifamily Investing with Michael Wagman

    NOV 7

    188: Staying Nimble With Mission-Driven Multifamily Investing with Michael Wagman

    HGTV has inspired many would-be real estate investors over the years, but it doesn’t usually reveal the difficulties new investors can face. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Wagman, founder and a Nimble Capital Group managing partner. Nimble Capital holds a multifamily, retail, commercial, and raw land asset portfolio. Michael got his start in real estate after watching a lot of flips on HGTV and deciding he could do it, too. Jonathan and Michael start their conversation by discussing how Michael landed in real estate after watching too much HGTV after he returned to the U.S. from living abroad. You’ll hear about Michael’s first flip, what led him to multifamily properties, and how he overcame the fear of risk and began using other people’s money (OPM) to scale the business. Michael shares how he met his business partner, his biggest change in looking for properties in today’s market, and the questions you should ask when considering a syndication. You’re not alone if you’ve ever felt inspired by HGTV, and for those willing to take a risk like Michael Wagman was, it can lead to a prosperous and long-lasting career in real estate. In this episode, you will hear: How HGTV inspired Michael Wagman to start flipping houses after moving back to the U.S. from abroad Lessons from his first flip and what he’d do differently now Michael’s first house hack, which gave him an “aha” moment, and how he began looking for ways into multifamily properties Overcoming the fear of risk, scaling the business with other people’s money (OPM), and finding a business partner The biggest change Michael’s made in how he looks for properties in this market Evaluating returns on a property purchase and what Michael’s preference is What he learned from taking OPM and the questions people should ask when they’re considering syndications Michael’s favorite assets at the moment and why he still loves multifamily Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/188/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Nimble Capital Group website - www.nimblecapitalgroup.com Find Michael Wagman on Facebook - www.facebook.com/michael.wagman.142 Nimble Capital on Instagram - www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group Connect with Michael on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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.

    47 min
  5. 187: Building Roots and Generating Results Through Multifamily Real Estate with Shane LaFave

    NOV 4

    187: Building Roots and Generating Results Through Multifamily Real Estate with Shane LaFave

    On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Shane LaFave. Shane has been in real estate development for more than 15 years and has worked on a little of everything, including affordable housing renovations, high-end market-rate buildings, hotels, historic buildings, commercial spaces, and solar farms. Shane serves as the executive vice president of Roers Companies, a multifamily real estate firm powered by in-house development, construction, and property management, otherwise known as vertical integration. As Jonathan and Shane begin their conversation, you’ll hear what drew Shane to real estate in college, why it’s a relationship-based business, and his focus on working on the community's needs as a syndicator while implementing vertical integration. He shares what can happen when syndication isn’t vertically integrated, Shane’s preference for new builds, and the downsides of new construction. You’ll hear the fund his company offers to those hesitant about syndications, why you must know your market and understand the marketing, and what Shane looks for in a geographic area before investing. Finally, they cover the best time to jump into syndication and what he loves about industrial real estate. For those considering moving into syndications as an investment vehicle, Shane LaFave offers listeners a masterclass on how to do it effectively. In this episode, you will hear: Shane LaFave’s background in real estate, beginning with a degree in real estate studies The importance of building relationships and understanding this is a people business Working within the needs of the community as a syndicator and implementing vertical integration The problems that can arise in a syndication that isn’t vertically integrated New builds versus renovation projects and why new builds are Shane’s sweet spot The downsides of new construction The fund Shane offers to those who are hesitant to invest in a syndication Knowing your market and understanding the marketing behind a syndication How many units are in one of Shane’s typical projects Choosing a geographic area for a new build and what he looks for The best time to invest in a syndication Shane’s love for industrial real estate  Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/187/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Roers Companies website - roerscompanies.com Roers Companies on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCaphglePU6-8OeJC0AGxtRg Roers Companies’ Facebook - www.facebook.com/Roerscompanies Find Roers Companies on Instagram - www.instagram.com/roerscos Connect with Shane LaFave on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/shane-LaFave-734b6213 Roers Companies on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/roers-companies Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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

    52 min
  6. 186: How To Be A Buyer Beater Using Novation with Trever Ahing

    OCT 31

    186: How To Be A Buyer Beater Using Novation with Trever Ahing

    Novation is a term you may not be familiar with, but today’s guest is an expert in this real estate strategy and explains why you need to know about it. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Trever Ahing, founder of Buyer Beater University, specializing in Novations. Trever is a creative finance specialist with a military background, giving him a unique perspective on building strategies in real estate. Jonathan and Trever begin their discussion by exploring Trever’s military background, how it led him to real estate, and why he built his business around Novations. You’ll hear the four Ds of real estate, why it matters when you’re service-oriented versus sales-oriented, and the deal that caused Trever to get his real estate license and start his Novation business. As the conversation winds down, Trever shares why he says “no” more often than “yes,” how to find a real estate ad ripe for Novation, and the marketing he uses to discover new clients and dud listings. If you haven’t heard of Novations, you won’t want to miss this investing technique. In this episode, you will hear: Trever Ahing’s introduction to real estate while he served in the military and why it appealed to him Leveraging VA loans to invest in real estate Trever’s business, what it does, and who it’s for The four Ds of real estate: death, distress, divorce, and debt Being service-oriented versus sales-oriented The deal that prompted Trever to get his real estate license and create his business Focusing on collaboration rather than a position of authority Why he says “no” more often than “yes” and turns the agent involved into a project manager What Trever looks for in a real estate ad that’s ripe for Novation Being willing to fail to get better The marketing he uses to find new clients and how the MLS can help find dud listings His Buyer Beater University program and Trever’s favorite asset class Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/186/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Buyer Beater University - www.buyerbeateruniversity.com Find Trever Ahing on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@investwithtrev Trever’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/investwithtrev Connect with Trever on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/trever-ahing-54800b305 Trever on Twitter/X - x.com/investwithtrev Trever’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@investwithtrev Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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.

    55 min
  7. 185: Expert Legal Guidance To Become a Syndication Lion with Tilden Moschetti

    OCT 28

    185: Expert Legal Guidance To Become a Syndication Lion with Tilden Moschetti

    The legal aspect of real estate is often in the background, but understanding the ins and outs of a deal can be crucial to success. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Tilden Moschetti. Tilden is a securities attorney, syndicator, syndication coach, and author of the bestselling book, “The Commercial Real Estate Legal Survival Guide Every Owner Needs.” As their conversation begins, Jonathan and Tilden delve into Tilden’s decision to go to law school to better understand real estate and how he left litigation to work as a real estate syndicator and syndication attorney. You’ll hear the setup of syndications, how to create a strategy, recognize a bad deal, and manage the risk of participating in syndications. Tilden shares the founder investment theory, understanding your investors, and setting LP expectations. Finally, Jonathan and Tilden cover how to start a syndication, structure and finance it, and what it means to be a “syndication lion.” If syndications intrigue you but you aren’t sure if this asset class is for you, Tilden Moschetti breaks down what you need to know about this asset class from a legal stance. In this episode, you will hear: How Tilden Moschetti’s interest in real estate developed and his decision to go to law school to better understand it Tilden’s path from litigator to real estate syndicator The setup of syndications and how they work Creating a syndication strategy and recognizing the signs of a bad deal The biggest issues in syndication today and managing the risk involved Value-add syndications versus turnovers and being transparent about the investment The founder investment theory and understanding your investors The true value of syndications at the sale and setting LP expectations Starting a syndication, setting up a solid structure, and financing the project Having skin in the game as the investor running a syndication What a “syndication lion” is and Tilden’s preferred asset class His tips for finding a good syndication deal and the red flags to watch for Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/185/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Moschetti Law Group website - www.moschettilaw.com Moschetti Law Group on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCVh1CNQULC45Bh6j4WV2sjA Find Moschetti Law Group on Facebook - www.facebook.com/syndication.attorneys Moschetti Law’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/moschettilaw Connect with Moschetti Law on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/company/moschettilaw Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties 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.

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  8. 184: Closing The Real Estate Investment Gap For Women With Ginger Faith

    OCT 24

    184: Closing The Real Estate Investment Gap For Women With Ginger Faith

    Today, women have more opportunities than ever in real estate investing. Today’s guest is one of the women who paved the way and shares what she’s learned over three decades of real estate investing. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Ginger Faith, a successful real estate investor with over 30 years of experience. Ginger is a real estate broker, builder, CEO of Golden Canyon Properties, and has flipped over 50 homes. Ginger also founded YourWealthNetwork meetup group and the Women’s Wealth Network in the San Francisco Bay Area. Jonathan and Ginger start by delving into her introduction to real estate and entrepreneurship, the importance of networking and connecting to other investors, and her nightmare experience as a new landlord. She explains why she took a break from investing, what brought her back, and the hard work behind flipping and investing that social media leaves out. Ginger shares the financial lessons she’s learned from her long real estate career, what’s changed for women in the past 30 years, and her advice for young women who want to become investors. Finally, you’ll hear what asset classes Ginger targets now, the shift in your investing strategies over time, understanding your gifts and leaning into those in your business, and her advice for new investors. Don’t miss Ginger Faith’s decades of experience and wisdom that can help you plot the right path for your investing career. In this episode, you will hear: Ginger Faith’s introduction to real estate and entrepreneurship as a child Networking, connecting to other real estate investors, and finding her first property Ginger’s initial experiences as a landlord and her nightmare experience with a friend who became a tenant Why she took a break, and what brought her back to real estate investing The work behind flipping and real estate investing that social media is leaving out of the equation Ginger’s financial lessons from her career as an investor and making intelligent steps toward what you want How real estate investing has changed for women over the past 30 years and her advice for young women who want to join the industry The asset classes she’s targeting now and why your investing views change over time The importance of understanding your gifts and applying those to your business Ginger Faith’s advice for new investors based on her decades of experience Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, we've created a PDF that has all of the key information for you from the episode. Just go to the episode page at https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/184/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Women’s Wealth Network - womenswealthnetwork.net Ginger Faith on YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/LovingLivermoreandTriValleyCA Find Ginger on Facebook - www.facebook.com/gingergirlinvestor Ginger’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/gingergirlinvestor Connect with Ginger on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/ginger-crystal-faith-9bb460249 Website - www.streamlined.properties YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@trustgreene Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/StreamlinedReal Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/TrustGreene Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties Email - info@streamlined.properties Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer,

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What if you could learn from experienced real estate investors, find out what got them to where they are now, get insight into their daily habits, and take these insights to inspire your own growth? That’s what each episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing brings. Hosted by Jonathan Greene, a real estate investor for more than 30 years, as well as advisor and coach, the founder of Streamlined Properties and the Team Leader of Streamlined Properties, brokered by Real, every episode is an in-depth look at the mindful approach to real estate investing. If you are looking to start from scratch, get to the next level, or just for a straightforward and honest approach to real estate investing, Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing is the free mentorship program you can take with you anywhere.

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