Welcome to a new episode of Get Creative! Today, our host Keola Keala is joined by guest Zack Busch, a mechanical engineer turned real estate investor. In this episode, we dive deep into Zack’s transition from a stable W2 job to achieving financial independence through creative finance in real estate. Zack shares his journey of joining Pace’s Community, leveraging its network to catapult his investing career from zero to hero, and his latest ventures in property management and rehab challenges. Join us as we explore the strategies and mindsets that have propelled Zack to success in the competitive world of real estate investing.   Highlights: "Real estate is not just about flipping houses; it's about flipping your life towards financial freedom."   "I leveraged my engineering background to meticulously analyze each deal, ensuring every number adds up."   "The biggest risk in real estate isn't taking a chance on a property—it's not taking any chances at all."   "Every setback in real estate is just a setup for a comeback with the right strategy."   Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction 01:07 - Meet Zack Busch 03:07 - Zack’s initial encounter with Pace’s Community and his motivation to join 04:47 - The importance of community and support in real estate investing 08:38 - Discussion on a specific creative real estate deal by Zack 15:30 - How Zack sources deals and manages communication with sellers 18:48 - The intricacies of paperwork and handling the closing of deals 21:07 - Financial outcomes of Zack’s real estate ventures and future plans 24:15 - The emotional rollercoaster of real estate investing 29:20 - Zack's expertise in underwriting and his analytical approach to real estate   ► Join The Subto Community & Learn Creative Finance Directly from Pace:  https://paceapproves.com/subto-gc  ► Want to Become a Private Money Lender? Join Us For The Upcoming LIVE Training this Saturday to Learn How to Lend Money on Real Estate Deals: http://joingatortribe.com/yt    ► Join Our Free Facebook Group to Connect with Pace and his Students: https://paceapproves.com/freefb-yt    ► Become a Top Tier Transaction Coordinator and Make Money Doing The Paperwork For Real Estate Transactions: https://paceapproves.com/tttc-gc    ► Listen To Pace and His Students Share Insider Secrets To Real Estate Investor Success: https://getcreativepodcast.com/    PLUG IN & SUBSCRIBE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacemorby/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pacemorby