What’s the smartest way to invest $500,000 in real estate?

In this solo episode of Closing the Deal, Zach breaks down two powerful strategies for building wealth through property:

1️⃣ Buying 10 single-family homes using leverage to scale quickly

2️⃣ Investing in one industrial property for long-term appreciation and stability

Zach explores how your stage of life and risk tolerance should shape your investing approach — whether you’re chasing growth or protecting your retirement. He also dives into the math behind each strategy, the pros and cons of leverage, and why industrial real estate might be the most recession-resistant play on the market.

🎧 In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why leverage accelerates growth — but also increases risk

How industrial investing offers low-risk, long-term appreciation