JF3132: From Graphic Designer to Full-Time Investor in 18 Months ft. Vlad Arakcheyev

<p>Vlad Arakcheyev is the owner of Zontik Ventures, which helps people achieve their dreams of financial independence through real estate. After getting furloughed from his full time job as a graphic designer during the pandemic, he became a real estate agent and soon turned to house flipping and multifamily investments. <br /> <br /> In this episode, Vlad talks about his journey to become a full-time investor in just 18 months, the details and rates behind raising capital, and how he is working to educate others on commercial real estate investing.</p> <p> </p> <h2>Vlad Arakcheyev | Real Estate Background</h2> <ul> <li aria-level="1">Owner of Zontik Ventures</li> <li aria-level="1">Portfolio <ul> <li aria-level="1">4 JVs</li> <li aria-level="1">3 syndications as Co-GP</li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Based in: Bergen County, New Jersey</li> <li aria-level="1">Say hi to him at: <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://zontikventures.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">zontikventures.com</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladarakcheyev/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">LinkedIn</a></li> </ul> </li> <li aria-level="1">Best Ever Book: <a style="font-style: italic;" href= "https://www.amazon.com/ONE-Thing-Surprisingly-Extraordinary-Results/dp/1885167776" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The ONE Thing</a> by Gary Keller</li> <li aria-level="1">Greatest Lesson: Listen and educate yourself about investments. Reach out, ask for help, and diversify to achieve financial independence.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>Click here to learn more about our sponsors:</strong></p> <p><a href="http://mfincon.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MFIN CON</a></p>