From College Dropout to buying CRE at 23

In this episode of the Commercial Real Estate Blueprint podcast, host Graham Storey interviews Zachary Neal, a young and ambitious commercial real estate investor. Zachary shares his journey into the world of real estate, starting from his early interest sparked by reading 'Rich Dad Poor Dad' to his decision to drop out of college during COVID-19. He emphasizes the importance of networking, mentorship, and providing value to others in the industry. Zachary discusses his work with experienced partners Mike and Bo, their successful business ventures, and the advantages of investing in light industrial real estate. He also explains the concept of hard money lending and how to approach potential investors for funding. In this conversation, Zachary Neal discusses various aspects of real estate investing, focusing on creative financing options, refinancing strategies, and the importance of partnerships. He emphasizes the significance of finding good deals and managing cash flow effectively, while also sharing real-life success stories of partnerships in the industry. The discussion highlights the necessity of communication and understanding market dynamics to succeed in real estate. In this conversation, Zachary Neal shares insights on pitching deals, understanding investor relationships, and the importance of cash flow in real estate investments. He emphasizes the mindset needed when approaching investors, the significance of local market knowledge, and the role of technology like AI in market analysis. The discussion also covers strategies for underwriting deals and the importance of networking for finding partnership opportunities.

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Join us at Commercial Academy Live in Cleveland, August 15–17.

Learn from pros with over $1B in deals, including J. Scott Scheel himself.

👉 Register now at https://cvent.me/OxZk1x with code BLUEPRINT

or text BLUEPRINT to 888-653-1199.

Register by June 20th for a special gift.

One deal. One time. It can change your life.

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