Meet Chad Zdenek: The TV Host with 3 Master's Degrees and Over 150 Million Under Management

Meet Chad Zdenek: The TV Host with 3 Master's Degrees and Over 150 Million Under Management

Chad Zdenek is a CEO, GP, and TV host with an impressive background, having earned three master's degrees and worked in construction management and structural engineering. He also co-hosted and hosted several TV shows, including "Inside Mighty Machines" on the Smithsonian Channel and National Geographic. Chad's interest in real estate began when he and his brother grew their lighting business to 75 employees and three warehouses in Los Angeles. However, he found running a business to be a ton of work, and he wanted to create passive income, leading him to real estate investment.

Chad's first syndication deal was a solo GP investment in a ten-unit apartment building in Long Beach, which he raised $1.2 million for. He invests mainly in California and Florida, with his focus on multifamily and self-storage properties. Chad also invests in LPs and emphasizes the tax advantages and leverage of real estate.

Chad believes that the key to success in real estate investment is a combination of skill and attitude, with attitude being more important. He stresses the importance of resilience and taking action, even when things do not go as planned. Chad is also a believer in building long-term relationships with investors, which requires transparency and trust.

Chad is currently a GP with over $150 million under management, including his latest projects: the Clearwater and St. Petersburg multi-family properties. He is passionate about giving back and is involved in several charities, including Children's Hospital Los Angeles and Surfrider Foundation. Overall, Chad's diverse background, experience, and positive attitude make him a unique and inspiring figure in the world of real estate investment.

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Timestamps:
[00:20] Beau introduces Chad Zdenek on the show, highlighting his impressive background
[00:47] Chad talks about his experience working on TV
[02:50] Chad shares his interest in real estate and how it offers a great way to grow a business and create passive income
[04:48] How did Chad start in the multi-family business
[05:50] Shifting to investing in Florida during the COVID-19 pandemic and Chad’s first deal in Florida
[07:11] What are the challenges of legislative risks in California
[08:20] The benefits of syndication, the appeal to investors with money looking for good returns, and the tendency for successful syndicators to have an engineering background
[09:30] Alternative paths to success
[11:12] The power of syndication in real estate investments and the importance of network
[12:17] Finding opportunities in real estate in the current market
[14:24] Getting creative with financing options
[15:10] Example of a portfolio of short-term rentals in St. Petersburg
[17:05] Extended stays and midterm rentals, an interesting model for small multi-family properties
[17:49] How banks and portfolio lenders are beginning to understand short-term rentals in the multi-family market
[18:41] Beau shares his love for podcasting and the opportunity it provides
[19:05] Chad joined the Inner Circle group when he first started in syndication
[21:50] The responsibility of syndicators
[22:55] The importance of networking and relationship building for leveraging into doing more deals
[24:05] Real estate has its challenges, but issues can be worked through
[24:26] Resiliency and setting expectations in the real estate market
[25:20] Chad shares his daily routine
[26:52] The limitations of having only 24 hours in a day
[27:26] What are Chad's goals and ambitions for the future
[28:55] Perception of successful real estate investors and the importance of resilience and grit in navigating challenges
[29:32] The importance of having several GPS to help raise funds for real estate projects
[31:05] Helping entrepreneurs diversify their income streams and promoting the importance of passive income
[31:20] Go to CSQProperties.com to get Chad’s free eBook
[31:28] Where to go to find out more about Chad Zdenek
[32:58] Consider alternative asset investments like real estate

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