On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene interviews Aubrey Linville, co-founder and partner of Linville Team Partners. With more than 20 years of experience across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use properties, Aubrey shares how he evolved from flipping small residential foreclosures into building and scaling a diversified commercial real estate platform.

Aubrey explains why retail remains his favorite asset class, especially multi-tenant strip centers that balance risk and opportunity. He discusses the advantages of working with mom-and-pop tenants, the importance of relationships in commercial real estate, and why being a problem solver often creates more value than chasing perfectly "clean" deals. The conversation also dives into syndications, fund structures, and how thoughtful operators can create alignment between general and limited partners.

Jonathan and Aubrey explore the mindset shift from active landlord to passive investor, the power of walking away from a deal, and why trusting your gut is often just as important as underwriting spreadsheets. Aubrey also shares how his entrepreneurial upbringing shaped his approach to real estate and why investing with people you trust is more important than chasing the highest projected IRR.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why multi-tenant retail can reduce risk compared to single-tenant assets
• The value of relationships with mom-and-pop tenants
• How to evaluate syndication opportunities as a limited partner
• Why walking away is sometimes the best negotiation strategy
• The role of gut instinct alongside financial underwriting
• How trust and communication build long-term investor relationships

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Connect with Aubrey:

Website: https://www.ltpcommercial.com/services/investment-services/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LTPcommercial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/linvilleteam/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aubreylinville

X: https://x.com/linvilleteam

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Website - www.streamlined.properties

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Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - info@streamlined.properties

This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene sits down with Ryan Cadwell, partner at Resolute RDM, to unpack how "dumb money" and undisciplined underwriting have distorted real estate markets over the last cycle. Ryan shares how cheap capital, short-term thinking, and inexperienced investors created inflated valuations that are now forcing hard lessons as loans reset and assumptions break.

The conversation dives deep into why advisory services matter more than ever, especially for out-of-state investors and newer buyers navigating markets they don't fully understand. Ryan explains why spreadsheets alone don't make good investments, how lenders' incentives can misalign with investors', and why slowing down often leads to better long-term outcomes.

Jonathan and Ryan also explore the human side of real estate, from landlord-tenant dynamics to the emotional toll of DIY management. They discuss why many investors unknowingly trade time freedom for stress, how ego and vanity metrics like "door count" lead to poor decisions, and why knowing what you actually want from real estate is more important than chasing trends.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Why "dumb money" helps on the sale but hurts on the next buy

• How cheap debt masked bad underwriting during the last cycle

• Why lenders are not always the safety net investors assume

• The difference between buying property and actually investing

• How property management fees often save money long-term

• Why asset management matters more than owning more doors

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Connect with Ryan:

Website: http://www.resoluterdm.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@resoluterdm

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ryancadwell

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resoluterdm/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryancadwell/

Connect with Jonathan:

Website - www.streamlined.properties

YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos

Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene

Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties

Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/streamlinen​j

Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - info@streamlined.properties

This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.

On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan Greene welcomes back Jose Berlanga, real estate developer, builder, and author, for a deep dive into land investing, development strategy, and the lessons learned from more than 30 years in the business. Returning to the show with his new book, Dirt Rich: Explore the World of Land Investing and Development, Jose shares how land deals played a critical role in capitalizing his construction company and shaping his long-term investment approach.

The conversation explores the realities of land development, including zoning challenges, neighborhood resistance, entitlement risk, and why so many investors underestimate the complexity of building from the ground up. Jose explains the importance of repetition, local expertise, and understanding your niche, emphasizing that successful developers stick to what they know rather than constantly reinventing the wheel.

Jonathan and Jose also discuss timing market cycles, the role of capital reserves during downturns, and why reputation, relationships, and integrity matter more than squeezing every dollar out of a single deal. The episode offers a grounded look at land as the foundation of all real estate value and why patience, vision, and long-term thinking are essential for lasting success.

• How land flipping helped fund and grow a construction business

• Why zoning, permitting, and community dynamics make land development complex

• The risks of jumping into development without experience or local knowledge

• Why repetition and staying in one niche lead to better outcomes

• How reputation and long-term relationships create deal flow over time

If you enjoy the show, please follow Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing on Apple Podcasts and leave a rating and review. It helps other listeners discover these conversations and supports the show's growth.

Connect with Jose:

Jose's first appearance on the show: https://zenandtheartofrealestateinvesting.com/podcast/211/

Website: https://joseberlanga.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorjoseberlanga

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjoseberlanga/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-berlanga-900a9518/

Jose's Books: https://joseberlanga.com/books/

Jose's New Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dirt-Rich-Jose-M-Berlanga-ebook/dp/B0FRNHY6PC

Connect with Jonathan:

Website - www.streamlined.properties

YouTube - www.youtube.com/c/JonathanGreeneRE/videos

Instagram - www.instagram.com/trustgreene

Instagram - www.instagram.com/streamlinedproperties

Zillow - www.zillow.com/profile/streamlinen​j

Bigger Pockets - www.biggerpockets.com/users/jonathangreene

Facebook - www.facebook.com/streamlinedproperties

Email - info@streamlined.properties

This episode was produced by Outlier Audio.