Best Kent Ritter Podcasts (2025)

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275: Leveraging Multifamily Real Estate For Long-Term Growth with Kent Ritter 48:33

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Kent Ritter, CEO and founder of Hudson Investing. Kent’s path into real estate began after selling his healthcare consulting business, which left him looking for ways to diversify his capital. Starting as a passive investor in multifamily syndications, he eventually tran…

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The Mindset That Builds Real Estate Legacy with Jonathan Greene 45:26

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On this week’s episode, Kent is joined by Jonathan Greene, longtime investor and host of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing. Jonathan shares how growing up learning real estate “old school” from his attorney-investor father shaped his bias toward action, diversification, and treating each property like a business. He explains why many busy, h…

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279: Unlocking Value In Industrial Outdoor Storage with Blake Rodgers 46:37

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Blake Rodgers, co-founder and principal at Steel Peak. Blake specializes in industrial outdoor storage (IOS). This niche asset class includes contractor yards, equipment rental facilities, and bulk material sites across the Western U.S. He shares how his early experience…

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278: Learning How To Buy Cash-Flowing Self-Storage Facilities with Bree Hartman 55:52

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Bree Hartman, a former gym owner turned commercial real estate investor and the founder of Self Storage School. Bree shares how she shifted from running gyms to building a portfolio of self-storage facilities, and how this asset class can create time freedom, financial i…

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The Four Pillars That De-Risk Passive Real Estate with Lon Welsh 35:59

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On this week’s episode of Ritter on Real Estate, Kent Ritter interviews Lon Welsh. They unpack Lon’s “four pillars of diversification” framework—asset class, geography, strategy, and sponsor—digging into why he favors multifamily for stability, mid-size industrial for supply–demand gaps, and budget extended-stay hospitality for resilient demand. Lo…

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277: How Multifamily Real Estate Creates Lifetime Cash Flow with Rod Khleif 47:38

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Multifamily real estate has long been one of the most powerful vehicles for creating generational wealth and consistent cash flow. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Rod Khleif, entrepreneur, real estate investor, author, philanthropist, and host of the Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing pod…

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276: The Unique Passive Affordable Seller-Financing System with Emanuel Stafilidis 52:52

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Emanuel Stafilidis, founder and chief investment strategist at Capable Capital. Emanuel introduces listeners to the PASS system, which stands for Passive Affordable Seller-Financing System. With over 30 years of real estate experience, he has built a strategy around a…

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274: Repositioning Shopping Centers in Hometown Markets with Andy Weiner 45:06

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Shopping centers may not dominate headlines like multifamily or industrial, but they remain one of the most overlooked opportunities in commercial real estate. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Andy Weiner, founder and president of RockStep Capital, to discuss how shopping centers, especially in ho…

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273: Why An ESPN SportsCenter Anchor Is Knee-Deep in Real Estate with Gary Striewski 57:03

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What happens when a SportsCenter anchor trades in highlight reels for house hacking? In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes ESPN’s Gary Striewski to share his story of becoming a DIY real estate investor while holding down a demanding broadcasting career. Gary takes listeners inside his approach to building w…

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272: Unlocking Your Legacy With Turn-Key Real Estate with Lindsay Davis 54:49

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Lindsay Davis, CEO of Spartan Invest, to explore the world of turn-key real estate. Lindsay shares her journey from college landlord to building one of the leading turn-key investment companies in the Southeast. Their discussion covers the advantages of passive …

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271: Creating Net Gains Through Property Management with Derek Morton 51:03

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Property management may not be flashy, but it’s essential to successful real estate investing. In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Derek Morton, founder and owner-broker of Netgain Property Management in Utah. Since 2016, Derek has built his company around balancing landlords’ expectations with tenants’ ne…

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270: The Ins and Outs of Real Estate Fund Administration with Mike Zane 50:11

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Mike Zane, a real estate fund administrator at Lexcraft Advisors who specializes in supporting fund managers through the complexities of launching, managing, and scaling investment funds. With a background in accounting and years of experience working inside and alongsid…

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269: How To Start Living Off Rentals with Kirby Atwell 51:38

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Kirby Atwell, an Army veteran, real estate investor, and host of the Living Off Rentals podcast. Kirby’s journey from military service to financial freedom offers a practical roadmap for investors seeking a sustainable, high-cash-flow strategy. Kirby’s interest in real e…

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268: Designing and Operating a Boutique Wellness Resort with Diana Ossa and Josh Dobken 59:29

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Diana Ossa and Josh Dobken to discuss the creation of their boutique wellness resort in Palm Springs. As a couple with a shared vision for conscious living, they transformed their dream into a real estate venture focused on wellness, sustainability, and community. …

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267: Investing in Real Estate From a Position of Strength with Scott Trench 1:02:06

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Scott Trench, former CEO of BiggerPockets, co-host of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, and author of “Set for Life.” Their conversation dives into how Scott achieved financial independence through real estate and frugality, and how new investors can build the confidence …

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266: How To Get Steadier Returns and Less Volatility Through Real Estate with Daniel Angel-Mejia 45:42

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Daniel Angel-Mejia, managing partner at Apex Investments, for a conversation about sustainable real estate growth, building solid operations, and finding your way into development the smart way. Daniel brings international experience and a background in finance to his…

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265: Unlocking Tax Incentives for Real Estate Investors with Gian Pazzia 46:19

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Gian Pazzia, chairman and chief strategy officer of KBKG and a pioneer in the cost segregation field. With more than 25 years of experience, Gian has worked on everything from casinos to single-family rentals. He breaks down how real estate investors can legally and s…

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264: Building Real Estate Wealth Through Rental Properties with Joel Miller 50:33

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with experienced investor and author Joel Miller, who has spent nearly five decades building wealth through rental properties. Joel walks through his early days as a mobile DJ, his accidental path into real estate, and how he grew a portfolio of rentals, flipped over…

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263: How To Become The Most Trusted Home Buyer In Your Town with Nick Disney 47:29

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan speaks with Nick Disney, founder of Sell My San Antonio House. Nick built a thriving home-buying business by focusing on what matters most—helping sellers solve real problems, not just pitching offers. He guides listeners through the transformation from a small-scale side hust…

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262: Real Estate Investing Lessons From the Mad Scientist of Multifamily with Neal Bawa 56:49

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Neal Bawa, founder and CEO of Grocapitus and a nationally recognized leader in data-driven real estate investing. Known as the “Mad Scientist of Multifamily,” Neal brings a tech-forward approach to real estate, combining sharp market analysis with a clear-eyed view of…

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261: Building Family Offices To Invest and Protect Your Assets with Richard Wilson 54:51

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Richard Wilson, founder and CEO of the Family Office Club, to break down how the ultra-wealthy build, protect, and grow their assets. With more than 100,000 members and 18 years at the helm, Richard has helped thousands of family offices form investment strategies tha…

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260: Why The Biggest Threat To Housing is Government Interference with Mark Shuler 50:58

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan speaks with architect and multifamily syndicator Mark Shuler of SGRE Investments about how government regulation continues to hamper housing development across the country. With over 40 years of experience in architecture, urban infill, and multifamily project management, Mark…

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259: Thoughtfully Structured Alternative Investments Designed For Long-Term Success with Brad Johnson 50:56

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Brad Johnson, co-founder and Chief Investment Officer of Vintage Capital. With over $3.3 billion in commercial real estate transactions under his belt, Brad brings a deep well of experience in structuring long-term, risk-adjusted investments, especially in the m…

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258: Helping Investors Build Wealth Through Multifamily Real Estate with Andrew Cushman 53:28

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Andrew Cushman, founder of Vantage Point Acquisitions, to explore the evolution of his investing career and how he helps others build wealth through multifamily real estate. After leaving a stable career in chemical engineering in 2007, Andrew made a bold leap into …

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257: Creating Risk-Adjusted, Tax-Advantaged Returns Through Real Estate with Austin Masket 45:45

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Austin Masket, founder and Chief Investment Officer of Riverly Capital. With a background as a commercial broker and portfolio manager for a family office, Austin brings a seasoned and data-driven approach to multifamily investing and distressed debt acquisition…

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256: How To Maximize Multifamily Net Operating Income Using Onsite Solar with Owen Barrett 47:00

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan speaks with Owen Barrett, founder and CEO of Shine, a solar company built by apartment owners for apartment owners. With a background in finance and clean energy, Owen brings a pragmatic and results-driven mindset to a traditionally misunderstood corner of multifamily investing—o…

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255: Rebuilding Communities and Redeveloping Housing with Peter Neill 55:26

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Peter Neill, co-founder and partner at GSP REI, for a conversation that blends capital raising, real estate development, and a commitment to rebuilding underserved communities. Peter shares how he moved from a sales and marketing role at a distressed mortgage firm to …

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254: Learning To Invest Wisely and Manage Strategically with Tommy Visaggio 51:30

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Tommy Visaggio, Founder and Managing Member of Viza Property Management, for a wide-ranging conversation on investing smart, scaling responsibly, and managing real estate with a long-term mindset. Tommy began his journey with no industry connections, taking an unpaid …

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253: How To Find Fresh Investments With Juiced Returns with Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua 54:30

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua, co-hosts of the Wealth Juice Podcast and co-founders of Juice Enterprises. Their story is a practical roadmap for newer investors and professionals who want to build passive income while staying grounded in their full-time careers. S…

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252: Building Your Dream Lifestyle Through Real Estate Investing with Eric Burns 52:23

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In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Eric Burns, founder of Flowers Capital and a former firefighter turned full-time capital raiser. Eric shares his journey from managing student rentals and duplex renovations to raising funds for large-scale commercial real estate deals—an evolution fueled by bur…

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251: Finding Highly Vetted and Diversified Assets For Your Capital with Mark Khuri 48:49

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Mark Khuri, co-founder of SMK Capital Management, for a focused conversation on passive investing, diversification, and risk reduction through strategic fund structures. With over 20 years of experience, Mark has developed a methodical approach to building real estate po…

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250: Navigating Real Estate Development With Confidence with Katie Kim 55:50

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In this 250th episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Katie Kim, a third-generation developer and founder of the Development Academy. Katie’s approach to real estate is built on lived experience, starting with childhood council meetings and evolving into full-scale developments that blend economic strategy, relationsh…

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249: Reaping the Rewards of a Diversified Portfolio with Lon Welsh 54:50

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Lon Welsh, founder of Ironton Capital and Your Castle Real Estate, to explore what it takes to transition from active to more passive and diversified real estate investing. With a background that spans flipping homes, self-managing rentals, and launching investment…

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248: Beating the Drum to the REIT Beat with David Auerbach 54:42

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes REIT industry veteran David Auerbach, Chief Investment Officer at Hoya Capital and publisher of The Daily REITBeat Newsletter. David shares his 25-year journey in the world of real estate investment trusts (REITs), helping listeners understand how REITs work, how they fi…

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247: Going From Investor To Investor-Friendly Agent with Niyi Adewole 52:00

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Niyi Adewole—real estate investor, short-term rental operator, and investor-friendly agent—to discuss the journey from first house hack to a thriving real estate business. Niyi shares how he transitioned from medical device sales to building a 30-unit portfolio in …

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246: Multifamily Success Through Transparency and Rigorous Due Diligence with Gary Lipsky 46:04

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan is joined by Gary Lipsky, founder of Break of Day Capital, to explore what it takes to succeed in multifamily real estate syndication. Gary shares how he went from buying his first fixer-upper in Los Angeles to managing over 3,200 apartment units across Arizona. With an emphasis …

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245: How Alternative Assets Can Create Passive Investing Mastery with Patrick Grimes 46:48

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Patrick Grimes, founder of Passive Investing Mastery and Invest on Main Street. Patrick shares how a painful first deal during the 2008 crash reshaped his investing mindset, leading him to focus on long-term wealth accumulation, cash flow, and true portfolio diversificat…

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244: Unlocking the Strategy of Rentals Made Easy with Jessie Lang 52:01

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Jessie Lang, founder of Unlocked Rentals and author of “Rentals Made Easy,” to explore her journey from a $92,000 condo to a self-managed 70+ unit portfolio. Jessie shares how she unknowingly began house hacking out of necessity, transitioned into full-time investi…

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243: Transforming Underutilized Properties Into High-Performing Assets with Jonah Bamberger 52:20

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Jonah Bamberger, managing partner and executive chairman of Aulder Capital. Jonah shares the full arc of his real estate journey—from early value-add deals in Brooklyn to large-scale multifamily, hospitality, and international development in Portugal. What began as…

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242: Finding Solutions For Your 1031 Exchange Without the Hassle of Management with Ben Carmona 47:52

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Ben Carmona, Managing Partner at Perch Wealth, to break down the mechanics and opportunities of the 1031 exchange. With over two decades of experience, Ben clarifies a complex process that can intimidate even seasoned investors. He shares how real estate owners, especial…

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241: Creating Life On Your Terms Through Real Estate Investing with Laura Navaquin 49:31

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Laura Navaquin—a mother, entrepreneur, and real estate investor who built her portfolio from the ground up alongside her husband. Starting with a credit card-funded mentorship and no prior experience, Laura began wholesaling in New Jersey and eventually scaled their port…

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240: Investing In Historically Recession Resistant Real Estate Assets with Paul Moore 51:52

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In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Paul Moore, Founder and Managing Partner of Wellings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in recession-resistant real estate investments. With a rich background in entrepreneurship and investing, Paul shares his evolution from speculative investor to a disci…

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239: Why Mobile Home Parks Are America's Most Stable Real Estate with Jack Martin 54:05

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In the real estate world, mobile home parks aren’t viewed as a glamorous asset class, but today’s guest explains why you should give this asset class a second look. On today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Jack Martin, co-founder of 52TEN. Jack began his real estate career in Arizona, where he sourced off-…

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238: Why Underwriting and Communication Are Key To Local Home Buying with Wendell Butler 49:33

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If you’re new to real estate investing, understanding underwriting and being a good communicator can be the key to opening the door for great deals. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Wendell Butler, president and founder of Hammerhead Capital. Wendell is an experienced real estate investor, former milita…

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237: How To Succeed as an Investor and a Real Estate Agent with Mike Cossette 50:49

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In this episode, Jonathan welcomes Mike Cossette, a seasoned real estate broker and investor based in Austin, Texas. Mike brings over 20 years of expertise in residential and commercial real estate, specializing in luxury homes, multifamily units, short-term rentals, small commercial properties, and portfolio growth strategies. Gain invaluable insi…

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236: How To Find and Build Your Passive Investing Tribe with Jim Pfeifer 48:11

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If you don’t want the hassle of becoming a landlord, passive investing could be your entry into real estate investing. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Jim Pfeifer, the former founder, president, and CEO of Left Field Investors, which is now PassivePockets. Jim is also the co-host of the PassivePockets …

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235: Unlocking Value With Carefully Chosen Multifamily Real Estate with Mike Madsen 52:57

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Multifamily is an asset class that shows no signs of slowing down, but carefully choosing where to place that money can ensure your investment is worthwhile. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Mike Madsen, Vice President of Acquisitions and Economics at RealSource Residential. RealSource is focused on l…

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234: Unbiased and Apolitical Economic Forecasting For Now and the Future with Lauren Saidel-Baker 52:02

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Politics is often blamed for economic shifts, but there are usually more factors at play. Today’s guest is an economic expert who explains how it can impact investors and buyers alike. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Lauren Saidel-Baker, an economist with ITR Economics, the oldest privately-held, con…

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233: My Long History With Accessory Dwelling Units 29:41

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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and their cousin, detached accessory dwelling units (DADUs), can offer tremendous benefits and add value to a property. On this solo episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan shares his long history with ADUs and DADUs, beginning with his childhood. He outlines the main differences between ADUs an…

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232: How To Invest Together and Think Differently About Real Estate with Paul Shannon 55:18

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Making mistakes and learning from them is all part of the real estate investing game. Today’s guest shares the lessons he’s learned along the way, especially when it comes to syndications. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Paul Shannon, a fund manager at InvestWise Collective. Paul has acquired more th…