On this episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan sits down with Adiel Gorel, founder and CEO of International Capital Group, to discuss the unique opportunities within the U.S. real estate market—opportunities that many Americans overlook. With decades of experience, Adiel has guided investors toward financial security, helping them leverage real estate for college savings, business ventures, and retirement. Their conversation also touches on Adiel’s work in the wellness space, highlighting the connection between financial stability and overall well-being.
Jonathan and Adiel dive into how Adiel’s early exposure to real estate shaped his perspective and how he later discovered the wealth-building power of the U.S. housing market while working in Silicon Valley. Adiel shares insights on leveraging the mortgage system, the impact of fluctuating interest rates since the 1980s, and why inflation can actually benefit investors. He also discusses the advantages of looking beyond local markets for rental properties, his criteria for choosing investment locations, and why he personally rented for 20 years before buying a home.
You’ll hear more from Adiel about:
- Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages in the U.S. are magical, but too few people use this powerful investing tool.
- Adiel initially built his portfolio outside of California, where he lived, and instead looked to areas like Las Vegas to purchase rental properties.
- He has a set of criteria for identifying areas ripe for investment, such as Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma.
Thirty-year mortgages can be a powerful tool in your investing toolbelt, and Adiel Gorel offers a unique perspective on wealth-building and investing in the United States.
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