• Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

  • Written by: Jonathan Greene
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Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

Written by: Jonathan Greene
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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 On-Market, brokered by eXp Realty, 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.
    2022
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  • 139: The Importance of Sticking to Your Buy Box as a House Flipper with Gabe Cole

    139: The Importance of Sticking to Your Buy Box as a House Flipper with Gabe Cole
    May 20 2024
    Home flipping might be the most well-known method for real estate investing, and while interest rates and home prices have pushed many investors out of the space and into others, some flippers are still making it work. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Gabe Cole to the show. Gabe is a home flipper in Southern California, known as one of the most expensive markets in the country, and has flipped hundreds of homes. He is a licensed real estate agent and the founder and team lead of REALM Residential, brokered by eXp Realty. As the show opens, Gabe explains how he initially got involved in real estate through his wife’s family, specifically his father-in-law, who was a top-producing agent in their market. Gabe’s father-in-law mentored and coached him while he learned the ropes. Jonathan and Gabe delve into how to identify properties that fit your buy box criteria, what he’s learned about buying outside of your buy box, and how he’s been successful in Southern California despite the high prices and low inventory. You’ll hear why you have to know who your end buyer is for a flip, the importance of raising capital through relationships, equity investors versus debt investors, and why you must have systems and processes in place. Gabe explains design’s role in a flip, the time freedom this career created for him and his family, the competitiveness of his market even for teardowns, and how other investors can find success even in Southern California. If you’re interested in home flipping but don’t think it’s profitable anymore, you won’t want to miss this conversation with Gabe Cole. In this episode, you will hear: Gabe Cole’s introduction to real estate through his wife’s family, including coaching and mentoringWhat he learned from working in the business as an agent before becoming an investorIdentifying good investment properties that fit into your buy boxThe lesson Gabe learned when he bought outside of his buy box and why he sticks to what he knows nowFinding success in the Southern California markets despite low inventory and high pricesKnowing how your end buyer is and designing the flip toward that buyerThe hardest part of learning to be a flipper for GabeTaking into account how much you can push value based on the houseWhy you have to learn how to raise money to do more than one or two deals a yearPresenting a flip as an opportunity for the person who is loaning the moneyEquity investors vs debt investorsThe importance of systems and processes, particularly when doing multiple flips and implementing numerous contractorsDesign’s importance in flipping propertiesThe time freedom Gabe now has in his scheduleCompetitiveness even for teardowns and rundown homesWhy he doesn’t typically buy homes from wholesalersTeaching other agents how to invest, particularly in high-priced markets like Southern CaliforniaWhere Gabe’s business is going 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 http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/139 to download it. Supporting Resources: REALM Residential website - www.realmoc.com Gabe Cole on YouTube - www.youtube.com/@FreedomFlipperWithGabeCo-dt9fy Find Gabe on Facebook - www.facebook.com/GabeColeRealEstate Gabe’s Instagram account - www.instagram.com/gabecolerealestate Connect with Gabe on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/gabecolerealestate 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 - https://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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    51 mins
  • 138: Radiating Real Estate Through Medium-Term Rentals with Jamie Banks

    138: Radiating Real Estate Through Medium-Term Rentals with Jamie Banks
    May 16 2024
    Mid-term rentals are an often-overlooked asset class that is gaining steam with investors. When short-term rentals prove to be too much work, mid-term rentals could be the answer. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan’s guest is Jamie Banks, a mid-term rental (MTR) investor who got her start with co-hosting. Jamie is also a multifamily investor and has quickly become an MTR expert with more than 20 managed properties under her supervision. As their conversation begins, Jonathan uncovers how Jamie started her post-college career with commercial lending, which quickly piqued her interest in becoming an investor. She explains why you should always take the deal as long as the numbers work and the property cash flows, the importance of building real-life connections with other investors, how she decided on MTRs as her area of focus, and how she hopes to set an example for other minorities in this asset class. Jamie shares why MTRs can work in any market size, the criteria you can use to identify your ideal tenant, and why you must understand the area where you’re offering an MTR. You’ll also hear Jamie’s reasoning for including a video in every listing, who’s using MTRs, the pros and cons of co-hosting, and some strategies she uses to remain successful in this asset class. If mid-term rentals aren’t on your radar, Jamie Banks makes a compelling case for why they should be. In this episode, you will hear: Jamie Banks’s introduction to real estate with commercial lending and asset management and moved into real estate investingTaking the deal as long as the numbers work and the property cash flowsHaving a healthy dose of imposter syndrome to overcome your fears and propel you forwardBuilding real-life connections with other investors and deciding on medium-term rentals as the asset class to focus onBeing a minority in the investing space and setting an example for others to followWhy MTRs can work in any marketIdentifying your ideal tenant for your MTRDoing your due diligence in an area and understanding the area where you’re offering an MTRVideo versus photos in a listing and setting expectations about the property ahead of timeWho uses mid-term rentalsThe properties in Jamie’s portfolio, where she sees gaps in the market availability, and what her focus is nowJamie’s strategy for narrowing down her next targeted marketHer favorite things about mid-term rentalsWhat makes mid-term rentals different from short-term rentals in terms of cleaning needsThe pros and cons of co-hosting and how she does it effectively remotelyThe importance of having a runner to check in on things at an inexpensive rate that offers them experience as wellJamie’s advice for others who want to get into the mid-term rental 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 http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/138 to download it. Supporting Resources: Radiate Real Estate website - radiatere.com Find Jamie Banks on Instagram - www.instagram.com/jamiebanksrealestate Connect with Jamie on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-banks-mba-b491bab5 Radiate Real Estate on Instagram - www.instagram.com/radiaterealestate_ 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 - https://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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    52 mins
  • 137: Turning Short-Term Rentals into Long-Term Income with Chantal Duame

    137: Turning Short-Term Rentals into Long-Term Income with Chantal Duame
    May 13 2024
    Specializing in a real estate niche can be lucrative for you, but with a long-term strategy in mind, it can also position you as the go-to expert who can influence local politics. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Chantal Duame, a licensed real estate agent based in Denver, Colorado. Chantal is the founder and managing partner of Good Neighbor Realty and a real estate investor who discovered a love of short-term rentals early on in her investing career. Her realty company works with investors who believe the good life includes a great real estate portfolio. Jonathan and Chantal start their conversation by exploring Chantal’s decision to become a licensed realtor, why she is an investor first and foremost, the benefits of having a license, and how being an investor herself benefits her clients. You’ll hear who fits Chantal’s ideal client profile, how she created multiple income streams with one property, and how politics can impact short-term rentals in local markets. She also explains how she remains competitive, professional, and successful in STRs, her thoughts on using mid-term rentals as a part of your strategy, and what it takes to be a great host. Short-term rentals is a niche still full of potential, and Chantal Duame is helping her clients take advantage of the lucrative opportunities available in this market. In this episode, you will hear: Why Chantal Duame became a licensed realtor and considers herself an investor firstThe benefits of having a real estate license as an investorHow being an investor helps Chantal serve investors because she understands the industryHer ideal client and why you have to be clear on your value propositionChantal’s first experience in real estate and what she learned about real wealthHer first investment property following her primary residence and how she created multiple streams of income from one propertyThe appeal of short-term rentals and how Chantal’s knowledge of the space helps grow her businessPolitics in local markets and the impact Chantal has on the decisions they make regarding short-term rentalsWhat she’s doing to remain competitive, professional, and successful in the booming STR marketAmbiance and marketing’s value in the short-term rental spaceChantal’s thoughts on using mid-term rentals as a part of your investing strategyThe first piece of advice she would give to a new investor interested in her marketThe huge advantage of STRs and what it takes to be a good hostChantal Duame’s goals for future investments 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 http://www.trustgreene.com/podcast/zen/137 to download it. Supporting Resources: Good Neighbor Realty website - thegoodneighbors.com BnB Financially Free on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCxF1JoVdJignWz1sY5eFtCA Fimd Chantal Duame on Facebook - www.facebook.com/chantal.crevier.5 Chantal’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/chantalduame Connect with Chantal on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/chantalduame Good Neighbor Realty on TikTok - www.tiktok.com/discover/Good-neighbor-realty 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 - https://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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    52 mins
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