Zach Zimmer: The DARK SIDE of Real Estate Investing no one talks about...

Today, I welcome Zach Zimmer to The Gould Mine. Zach is a single family real estate investor based in Northeast Ohio who built a portfolio of over 50 homes - and learned some hard lessons along the way. In this episode, Zach shares how he went from a W2 career in manufacturing and supply chain to building cash-flowing rental properties using a rent-to-own strategy that helped him weather the 2008 crash and scale during the foreclosure era.

But the story doesn't stop there.

Zach also dives into the darker side of investing: the syndication deals that didn't work out. From Ponzi schemes to broken promises, Zach opens up about losing millions in LP deals between 2019 and 2021. He shares how chasing high IRRs and flashy operators cost him dearly - and why he’s returned to the tried-and-true strategies that built his wealth in the first place.

Whether you're an active investor looking to scale or a passive investor trying to avoid costly mistakes, this conversation is a masterclass in what to do - and what not to do - on your real estate journey.

Zach breaks down his rent-to-own model, shares his capital recycling strategy through BRRRR packages, and offers cautionary insight into the dangers of passive investing with the wrong sponsors.

So without further ado, welcome Zach Zimmer to The Gould Mine.

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Looking to build lasting wealth through alternative investments? You’re in the right place.

If you’re new here, my name is Danny Gould. I’m the founder and CEO of Gould Capital, a private equity firm specializing in exclusive commercial real estate and other alternative investments. We connect investors with elite opportunities - investments that aren’t public, aren’t cookie-cutter, and most importantly, aren’t what your financial advisor is pitching.

Here’s how I got here…

1) Started as a pre-med student at Stanford University, but a lifelong dream of building the biggest hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip ignited my passion for real estate.
2) Transitioned to residential real estate, driving over a quarter billion dollars in sales, and became an industry leader in one of the most competitive markets in the world.
3) Decided to finally pursue my Hotel dreams and founded GMS Ventures alongside two experienced Hoteliers, with a total Hotel Portfolio Size of over $300M
4) Leveraged my expertise and relationships to build Gould Capital - which empowers investors to access transformative commercial real estate deals and alternative investments.

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I create content to connect with ambitious investors - people who want to take control of their financial futures. If that’s you, let’s build something extraordinary together - I invite you to take the first step by connecting with me via a 20 minute Zoom Call.  Here’s my calendar: https://bit.ly/3rVfqwn