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The Quest For Freedom: Why TJ Burns left Amazon to pursue real estate and founded Burns Capital
- 2024/10/18
- 再生時間: 52 分
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あらすじ・解説
In this conversation, TJ Burns shares his journey from a successful career in technology to founding Burns Capital Partners, a real estate investment firm. He discusses the challenges and motivations behind his transition, including the desire for freedom and personal growth. TJ recounts a serendipitous encounter that led him into real estate syndication and emphasizes the importance of educating tech professionals about real estate investing. He also shares insights on building trust with investors, understanding different investment vehicles, and the significance of risk awareness in investment decisions. Throughout the conversation, TJ highlights the value of maintaining a customer-first mentality and the importance of continuous learning in the real estate industry.
Takeaways
- TJ transitioned from a tech career to real estate for freedom.
- A chance encounter with a wallet led to a key partnership.
- Building a business means helping those who were once like you.
- Education is crucial for tech professionals entering real estate.
- Trust is built through transparency and consistent communication.
- Investing in real estate requires understanding the risks involved.
- The importance of having skin in the game with partners.
- Investors should focus on the downside risks of deals.
- Continuous learning is essential in the investment landscape.
- A customer-first approach can lead to long-term success.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to TJ Burns and His Journey
03:06
Transition from Technology to Real Estate
06:11
The Wallet Story: A Serendipitous Encounter
09:04
The Quest for Freedom and Growth
11:53
Leaving Amazon: The Emotional Journey
14:55
Building Burns Capital Partners
18:13
Educating Tech Professionals on Real Estate
20:55
Identifying and Building Trust with Investors
24:06
Navigating the Investment Landscape
27:12
Understanding the Differences in Investment Vehicles
29:58
Key Questions for Limited Partners
32:52
Lessons Learned from Investing
36:10
Finding the Right Partners
39:07
The Importance of Risk Awareness
42:04
Future Aspirations for Burns Capital Partners
Follow TJ Burns and Burns Capital Partners:
https://burnscapital.co/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thburns42/