Welcome to the Journey to Multifamily Millions podcast, where we dive into real estate investing with the pros!

In this episode, Zihao Wang, CEO and founder of Motiva Holdings, shares his path from family investments to building a vertically integrated multifamily real estate firm.

Zihao discusses how property management shaped his approach to underwriting, acquisitions, and capital markets. He provides insights into the challenges and benefits of investing in Southern California, sharing strategies to handle cash flow issues and legal complexities in the market.

He also offers tips on building strategic partnerships, understanding market conditions, and positioning yourself for success in multifamily real estate. Whether you're an experienced investor or just starting out, Zihao’s practical advice will help you make informed decisions and capitalize on real estate opportunities.

Tune in for an insightful discussion packed with actionable strategies to grow your wealth through multifamily investing!

Episode Topics

[001:21] Meet our guest, Zihao Wang
[04:01] Transition to Acquisitions and Capital Markets
[08:21] Funding Strategies and Investor Profiles
[11:16] Investing in California: Challenges and Advantages
[19:40] Building Strong Partnerships
[23:43] Future of the Multifamily Market
[29:58] What is one red flag every investor should look out for?
[30:27] What is a myth about the real estate business?
[31:50] Connecting with Zihao

Notable Quotes

• "The thinking is if you want to be a great investor, you've got to be first a great operator." – Zihao Wang
• "There's pros and cons of each way... it's easier to handle five investors than having 35, 000 or a hundred $50,000 investors in a deal." – Tim Little
• "Equity came a lot later simply because it's more relationship-based, whereas debt is much more transactional in nature." – Zihao Wang
• "Sometimes, giving away some of those major decision rights is actually beneficial to the deal since they would come up with some great ideas that they've experienced in the past." – Zihao Wang
• "It's easy to get tempted into saying yes to every investor, but for the sake of the investor and yourself, sometimes you have to say no if it's not a good match." – Tim Little

👉Connect with Zihao Wang

• LinkedIn: Zihao Wang
• Website: Motiva Holdings
• Email:

👉 Connect with Tim

• Linkedin: Tim Little
• Instagram: @tim_at_zana
• Email: tim@zanainvestments.com
• Visit www.ZANAinvestments.com for more info on Tim and how you can passively invest in multifamily real estate
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