Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing

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, 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.
    2024
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Economics Leadership Personal Finance
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Episodes
  • 194: Learning To Bet On Yourself as a Real Estate Investor with Andrew Owlett

    194: Learning To Bet On Yourself as a Real Estate Investor with Andrew Owlett
    Nov 28 2024
    When boutique hotels started gaining popularity, today’s guest moved from single-family investing into the burgeoning boutique hotel space. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Andrew Owlett, a former firefighter who transitioned into real estate investing. Andrew is a developer of hotels, short-term rentals, long-term rentals, and now boutique hotels with a wellness twist. He is also the founder of Night Owl Academy, Night Owl Management, Night Owl Capital, and STR on Auto-Drive. Jonathan and Andrew begin their discussion by exploring Andrew’s experience as a firefighter, which led to PTSD and, ultimately, real estate investing and wellness. Andrew explains the importance of building camaraderie and community to create a positive impact for remnants and guests, as well as getting your spouse or partner on board with investing. You’ll hear what appeals to Andrew about boutique hotels and invisible personalization, how he got his start with a townhome in Baltimore, and how he stays focused on the customer experience and business optimization. Andrew explains why he and his wife are both still at their W2s, hiring others to take care of the things you don’t enjoy, and creating hospitality for hotel guests while depending on their online reviews of your property. Boutique hotels are a unique way to reap the benefits of short-term rentals and multifamily while offering experiences for guests. Andrew Owlett is passionate about this investing niche and is sharing the benefits with others. In this episode, you will hear: Andrew Owlett’s transition from his job as a firefighter and struggling with PTSD into real estate investing and wellnessBuilding camaraderie and community with others to make a positive impact for tenants and guestsHaving your spouse or partner on board and supporting one anotherThe appeal behind boutique hotels and implementing invisible personalizationHow Andrew got his start with real estate investing using a townhome in Baltimore and what it taught himNot being 100% hands-off but remaining focused on customer experience and business optimizationWhy Andrew is still at his W2 and who is transitioning out firstHiring people to take care of the things you don’t enjoy and starting smallCreating hospitality for guests in a boutique hotel environment, reviews, and the downsides of not being able to screen guests 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/194/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Night Owl Academy - www.night-owl.academy Andrew Owlett on Instagram - www.instagram.com/andrewowlett Night Owl Capital - www.night-owl.capital Night Owl Management - www.night-owl.management STR on Auto-Drive - www.strauto.info 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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    51 mins
  • 193: Building The Life You Want Through Apartment Investing with Michael Blank

    193: Building The Life You Want Through Apartment Investing with Michael Blank
    Nov 25 2024
    Most new investors believe that you have to start investing with single-family properties, get your feet wet, and then move on to bigger and better properties. But today’s guest argues for starting with multifamily properties to advance your real estate career more quickly. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan interviews Michael Blank, an entrepreneur, investor, teacher, and one of the leading authorities on apartment building investing in the U.S. Michael’s company controls more than $300 million in performing multifamily assets. Michael has helped students purchase over 14,000 units. He is also the author of the bestselling book “Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing” and host of the podcast with the same name. Jonathan and Michael start their discussion by delving into the differences between investing today versus a couple of decades ago and how investors have had to change tactics. Michael shares the biggest problem with single-family house investing, his approach to creating deals, and why it all comes down to relationships. You’ll hear his team approach to investing, how to scale while maintaining your quality of life, and why most deals happen through brokers off the MLS. Finally, Jonathan and Michael explore overcoming your fears of buying into multifamily at the beginning of your investing career and what you can learn from his mentoring program. Multifamily doesn’t have to be out of reach for new investors, and Michael Blank lays out the steps to creating the financial and time freedom you’re seeking. In this episode, you will hear: The differences between investing today versus 15-20 years ago and adjusting your tacticsThe biggest problem with single-family house investingHow buying apartment buildings can provide the financial and time freedom most people want to achieve with real estate investingMichael Blank’s team approach to creating multifamily property dealsThe importance of relationships and accepting help in real estate investingWhat Michael looks for in a property as he considers a purchaseScaling while maintaining your quality of lifeFinding deals in geographic areas that are growingPurchasing older buildings versus new construction and the importance of due diligenceWhy most deals happen through brokers off the MLSOvercoming your fear of buying into multifamily at the beginning of your investing careerMichael’s mentoring program and what you can learn from it 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/193/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Michael Blank’s website - themichaelblank.com Michael’s YouTube channel - youtube.com/themichaelblank Find Michael on Facebook - www.facebook.com/themichaelblank Michael’s Instagram - www.instagram.com/themichaelblank Connect with Michael Blank on Instagram - www.linkedin.com/in/mblank1 Find Michael on Twitter/X - twitter.com/themichaelblank Michael’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@themichaelblank Apartments 101 - apartments101.co 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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    53 mins
  • 192: A Life You Love Waking Up To From Unshakable Wealth with Larisa Olteanu

    192: A Life You Love Waking Up To From Unshakable Wealth with Larisa Olteanu
    Nov 21 2024
    Building unshakable wealth is a goal many aspire to but rarely achieve. Today’s guest teaches others how to achieve financial stability using real estate and financial education. On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Larisa Olteanu. Larisa is the founder and CEO of Unshakeable Wealth, which spearheads the movement to make financial independence a necessity instead of a luxury. Larisa is also the bestselling author of “Destined for Wealth: Master the Art of a Prosperous Life.” Jonathan and Larisa begin their conversation by exploring her experience as an immigrant to the U.S., how retaining her W2 job helped pave the way to success, and her struggle to figure out the U.S. financial system when she first arrived. You’ll hear what Larisa learned from a manager at her W2 job about investing, why you must take action in real estate, and networking with others to create great deals down the road. Larisa shares the story behind her first buy, her hope for blessing others through real estate, and what Unshakeable Wealth does for its clients. Starting from scratch with $20 in her pocket could have prevented Larisa Olteanu from pursuing a real estate investing career. Instead, she leaned into learning and is helping others change their lives. In this episode, you will hear: Larisa Olteanu’s path to real estate as a new immigrant to the U.S. and how a W2 job helped her pave the way to successFiguring out the U.S. financial system, learning English, and finding a way to stay in the country legallyWhat Larisa learned from a manager at her W2 about investingThe different paths people take in real estate investing and why you have to take actionNetworking with others to first give, then take, and put knowledge into actionLarisa’s first buy, a single-family property, and the double close she performed on itBuilding relationships over time to make great real estate dealsUsing real estate to bless others and helping sellers solve their problemsWhat Unshakable Wealth does and Larisa’s goals for the companyDefining what you want to reach financial independence 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/192/ to download it. Supporting Resources: Unshakeable Wealth website - www.unshakablewealth.com Unshakeable Wealth on YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCPrurXGKaub_jB5wM3yE05A Unshakeable Wealth’s Facebook page - www.facebook.com/unshakablewealth Unshakeable Wealth on Instagram - www.instagram.com/unshakablewealth Connect with Larisa Olteanu on LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/larisa-olteanu Unshakeable Wealth’s TikTok - www.tiktok.com/@unshakablewealth 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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    1 hr

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