Go Big! Live Podcast
Welcome to the "Go Big! Live" podcast, where we explore the exciting world of commercial real estate investing through in-depth interviews with successful investors who have scaled up their portfolios. Hosted by experienced real estate investor Matt Drouin, our show delves into the nitty-gritty details of each guest's first big deal, their journey leading up to it, and the challenges and rewards they've encountered along the way. Each episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to help you make the leap into larger deals and expand your real estate empire. Join our community on Facebook for engaging Q&A sessions with our guests and the opportunity to network with like-minded investors. Get ready to be inspired, learn from the best, and go big in the world of real estate investing!
Go Big! Live Podcast
From Side Hustle to Empire: Zach Lemaster on the Art of Real Estate Investment
In this episode of the Go Big! Live Real Estate Investors Podcast, host Matt Drouin interviews Zach Lemaster, the CEO and founder of Rent to Retirement, the nation's leading turnkey investment company. Zach shares his journey from being an optometrist and a captain in the Air Force to becoming a successful real estate investor with a diverse portfolio encompassing single-family, multifamily, commercial, and new construction properties. He discusses the birth of Rent to Retirement, his experiences in both residential and commercial real estate, and provides valuable insights into scaling real estate investments and strategic market analysis. Zach also delves into unique loan structures, tax advantages like cost segregation, and the importance of diversifying investment portfolios across different markets.
00:00 Introduction to Residential Real Estate
00:20 Meet Your Host: Matt Drouin
00:31 Guest Introduction: Zach Lemaster
01:26 Zach's Journey: From Optometry to Real Estate
02:48 First Steps in Real Estate Investing
03:35 Scaling and Diversifying Investments
08:59 Challenges and Strategies in Commercial Real Estate
18:26 The Birth of Rent to Retirement
27:58 Market Research and Trends
34:28 Advice for Aspiring Real Estate Investors
37:43 Conclusion and Contact Information
Get in Contact with Zach:
Instagram: @renttoretirementinvest
Facebook: Rent To Retirement
X: @Rent2Retirement