Zihao Wang is the CEO at Motiva Holdings, a vertically-integrated multifamily development firm. Zihao embarked on his real estate journey alongside his family in his teenage years. He began by being the property manager of his family’s assets, handling tasks from collecting rents, conducting repairs, and maintaining tenant relationships, before moving onto the acquisitions and capital markets side. Currently, Zihao leads the Diligence and Operations divisions and is responsible for the strategic decisions within MH.
Outside of MH, Zihao is actively involved in the Urban Land Institute (ULI), National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC), and other real estate associations. He is an active speaker at multiple events and conferences including IMN, iGlobal Forum, etc.
Summary
In this episode of the Gentle Art of Crushing It podcast, host Randy Smith interviews Zihao Wang, founder and CEO of Motiva Holdings. They discuss the current state of the real estate market, particularly for passive investors, and explore Zihao’s journey into multifamily syndication. The conversation covers strategies for navigating California’s unique challenges, the importance of expanding into new markets, and innovative approaches like ADUs. Zihao shares insights on the current market conditions, future outlook, and valuable advice for new passive investors.
Chapters
[00:00] Market Overview and Passive Investment Opportunities
[02:51] Zihao Wang’s Journey into Real Estate
[08:41] Expanding Beyond California: New Market Strategies
[12:22] Navigating California’s Unique Challenges
[15:35] Innovative Strategies: ADUs and Mixed Development
[19:23] Current Market Conditions and Future Outlook
[24:01] Advice for New Passive Investors
RANDY SMITH
Connect with our host, Randy Smith, for more educational content or to discuss investment opportunities in the real estate syndication space at http://www.impactequity.net, https://www.linkedin.com/in/randallsmith or on Instagram at @randysmithinvestor
