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Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing with Jonathan Greene

253: How To Find Fresh Investments With Juiced Returns with Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua

In today’s episode of Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing, Jonathan welcomes Cory Jacobson and Ryan Bevilacqua, co-hosts of the Wealth Juice Podcast and co-founders of Juice Enterprises. Their story is a practical roadmap for newer investors and professionals who want to build passive income while staying grounded in their full-time careers. Starting with a simple house hack, Cory and Ryan grew their real estate portfolio through deliberate learning, strong partnerships, and a growing community.

The two friends met in college and started investing during the early days of the pandemic. With zero formal training but a shared drive to escape the limitations of a 9-to-5 job, they launched a podcast, began documenting their journey, and connected with mentors and investors. Through their social media and podcast, they built trust and transparency by being open about every step of their process. That authenticity led to investor relationships, real estate partnerships, and larger deals, including multifamily properties in the Northeast and Florida.

Jonathan digs into how Cory and Ryan transitioned from duplexes to raising capital for 10-, 20-, and 40-unit projects. They share how they vet partners, stay consistent, and turn mentorship into momentum. Their emphasis on mindset, taking action, and keeping promises to yourself offers a clear path forward for aspiring investors who feel stuck.

Whether you’re trying to get your first deal or move from active to passive investing, this episode shows how consistency, education, and the right relationships can help you grow your portfolio and income, without losing authenticity or overcomplicating the process.

In this episode, you will hear:

Building a brand and community while growing a portfolio
The role of house hacking in creating financial freedom
Partnering on larger deals by aligning skills with operators
Using masterminds and mentorships to speed up growth
Helping others invest without sacrificing trust or clarity
Getting over analysis paralysis with consistent reps and coaching
Turning a podcast into a platform for education and connection

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