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Listen "The Quest For Freedom: Why TJ Burns left Amazon to pursue real estate and founded Burns Capital"
Episode Synopsis
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.TakeawaysTJ 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.Chapters00:00Introduction to TJ Burns and His Journey03:06Transition from Technology to Real Estate06:11The Wallet Story: A Serendipitous Encounter09:04The Quest for Freedom and Growth11:53Leaving Amazon: The Emotional Journey14:55Building Burns Capital Partners18:13Educating Tech Professionals on Real Estate20:55Identifying and Building Trust with Investors24:06Navigating the Investment Landscape27:12Understanding the Differences in Investment Vehicles29:58Key Questions for Limited Partners32:52Lessons Learned from Investing36:10Finding the Right Partners39:07The Importance of Risk Awareness42:04Future Aspirations for Burns Capital PartnersFollow TJ Burns and Burns Capital Partners:https://burnscapital.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thburns42/
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