077: Turning Raw Land Development into Affordable Housing with Ben Julius

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Canadian real estate investor Ben Julius to the show. Ben is the founder and CEO of Lion Heart Development, which started as A-Game Investments. The company initially focused on flipping homes, short-term rentals, small multifamily conversions, and buying holds. Over the past three years or so, the business transformed into land development in a land assembly company.

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076: Empowering Women Real Estate Investors Around the Globe with Liz Faircloth

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Liz Faircloth to the show. Liz is on a mission to empower female investors and help them create the networking connections they need to become successful in this industry. As the co-founder of The Real Estate InvestHER community, she provides an intimate global platform where women cultivate deeper connections while creating generational wealth. The Real Estate InvestHer podcast also boasts more than 400 episodes.

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072: Creating a Deal Machine by Driving for Dollars with David Lecko

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down to chat with David Lecko, CEO of DealMachine, an app designed to help investors “drive for dollars” using modern technology. DealMachine strives to streamline the process of locating properties, including information like property data and owner contact information. David designed this app after becoming frustrated at losing out on a property he had previously targeted as a potential investment. Ultimately, he learned there was a market for this kind of tech in real estate, and the rest is history.

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071: How to Save on Your Taxes as a Real Estate Investor with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with accountants Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland to untangle some of the mysteries surrounding real estate investing and taxes. Amanda and Matt are the founders of Keystone CPA. They are also real estate investors, so they have a unique understanding of what beginners and expert investors need to know when it comes to taxes.

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069: How to Become a Hands-Off Investor with Brian Burke

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate, Jonathan’s guest is Brian Burke, president and CEO of Praxis Capital, a vertically integrated real estate private equity investment firm. Brian is also the author of The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications. During his 30-year career, he’s acquired over $800 million in real estate.

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068: Building a Real Estate Investing Community with Grace Gudenkauf

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan’s guest is Grace Gudenkauf--a 25-year-old real estate investor making waves on social media. She shares how she bought her first investment property, the properties she’s focused on purchasing today, and how she finances them. Grace also explains what her community, Women Invest in Real Estate (WIIRE), does and her future plans for the community. Finally, Grace reveals some of her best secrets for creating more profit in real estate.

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067: Creating a Better Life Through Simple Investments with Martin Saenz

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Martin Saenz. Martin and his wife started a business after he was fired from his corporate job. At the same time, they began educating themselves on real estate investing, leading to a focus on industrial real estate. Eventually, their interests shifted, and Martin dove headfirst into mortgage note investing. Ten years later, Martin is a managing partner of BeQuest Funds in Sarasota, Florida, and helps others find the passive income he sought in mortgage note investing.

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065: Financial Freedom For Everyone with Charlie Hardage

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Charlie Hardage to the show. Charlie is a military veteran who believes financial freedom should be attainable for everyone. After reading Rich Dad Poor Dad while deployed, Charlie began learning more and more about real estate investing. You’ll hear him explain how he won his wife’s support, how he discovered his niche, and why you need a personal brand if you’re going to be a successful real estate investor.

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064: Shattering Money Myths with Stephanie Walter

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan speaks to Stephanie Walter, founder and CEO of Erbe Wealth. You’ll hear how Stephanie shifted from investing solely in residential real estate to syndications, ultimately leading her to sell her insurance business and create a full-time real estate investing career. She explains some of the greatest money myths, where she’s most interested in investing today, and her thoughts on the future of commercial redevelopment.

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063: How to Achieve Next-Level Income with Chris Larsen

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes guest Chris Larsen, founder of Next-Level Income. With his experience in real estate syndication, Chris has a wealth of knowledge about finding smart investments. You’ll hear how demographics influenced his early investing decisions, the three rules he follows when choosing investment properties, where new investors can find promising opportunities, and why passive income may not be quite as passive as you think.

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062: Real Estate Syndication Through Crowdfunding with Adam Gower

In this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Dr. Adam Gower. Adam is the founder of GowerCrowd, which specializes in crowdsourcing for real estate syndications. Additionally, Adam is an author, speaker, and podcast host. He believes in the power of digital marketing and building an online presence that can help you stand out from the crowd.

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058: How To Get Freedom Through Passive Income with Chad Zdenek

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, join Jonathan as he takes a fascinating tour of real estate investing with Chad Zdenek, a seasoned professional engineer, licensed general contractor, and former CEO of Mobile Illumination. From his early fascination with construction to earning an MBA in entrepreneurship, Chad shares his inspiring journey and imparts valuable insights on passive income, building syndications, and the pros and cons of being a general or limited partner.

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