On today’s show, Robert Leonard chats with Jerome Maldonado to discuss his background in network marketing and his current real estate investing journey. Jerome is a highly successful real estate investor and entrepreneur, he got started in business in 1993 while he was in college as he entered the world of direct sales and network marketing. Inspired by his parent’s dedicated work-ethic, Jerome has always had a hunger for success and a willingness to do whatever it takes to make his vision in life a reality and amidst through the struggles he was able to build his eight-figure empire from the ground up.  Currently, Jerome is the founder of ZINRA, LLC and Quad J Capital Holdings, LLC. He is also the President and Founder of J. Jacob Enterprises, Inc, as well as Alliance Landscaping, Inc.  IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN: 0:00:00 - Intro 0:04:34 - What is network marketing? 0:06:05 - What is the difference between network marketing and pyramid schemes? 0:08:36 - The concept of commercial house hacking  0:11:59 - Leverage in Real Estate 0:12:35 - Perks of having a debt free real estate portfolio 0:17:40 - What is commercial real estate?  0:21:37 - Should new investors venture immediately into commercial real estate? 0:39:11 - Who is Ray Kroc and what is The Ray Kroc Model? Subscribe to Real Estate 101 podcast show: https://open.spotify.com/show/7dnn22EWyo6MLsPaR492BM To access our show notes, courses or forums, go to https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/real-estate-101 ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ADDITIONAL INVESTING RESOURCES: Intrinsic Value Assessments: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F83cEZmzT-ZfCWcxpEzKQr- Real Estate Investing Explained: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F-ieC4cgZmJ9v9vEIAFy5ZY We Study Billionaires: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F9dDPFYGAHRbrWoToCe2uoU Bitcoin Fundamentals: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F8wOLjjwNCM5B1qFdrtTdTZ Millennial Investing: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F_p00VYv3psJ8rhDAGOvR5W Real Estate 101: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F8Yw_8xO2nk-RD7fhb3yktn Asset Allocation Course: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_xlkwLDH1F9coxc1aExB8xbw9daFDF6P ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ Download Stig & Preston's 1-page checklist for finding great stock picks: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/form-youtube-checklist Have a question? Get your voice heard on the show: https://www.theinvestorspodcast.com/your-questions ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ ⏤ DISCLAIMER: This show is for entertainment purposes only. Before making any decisions consult a professional. This show is copyrighted by The Investor’s Podcast Network. Written permission must be granted before syndication or rebroadcasting.