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Uncontested Investing - Building a Real Estate Brand Through Social Media


Originally published on June 16, 2026


Uncontested Investing Podcast - June 16, 2026

In this episode of Uncontested Investing, Nate Zielinski and Suzanne Andresen conclude their series on the many paths to success in real estate investing by examining the role social media plays in today’s market. They discuss how investors can leverage platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and X to build credibility, attract opportunities, and strengthen relationships.

The conversation highlights the value of combining industry experience with the skills of younger professionals who understand emerging technologies and digital marketing. Nate and Suzanne also cover content creation, paid advertising, analytics, community engagement, and how a strong online presence can help investors expand their reach while maintaining authenticity and local connections.

 

Episode Highlights

[00:00:00] The growing influence of younger professionals and social media in real estate investing.

[00:01:29] Understanding the social media landscape and choosing the right platform for your goals.

[00:02:08] Using Instagram for visual storytelling, renovations, team culture, and short-form content.

[00:04:14] Leveraging Facebook for community engagement, marketplace opportunities, and local networking.

[00:05:29] Building professional credibility and partnerships through LinkedIn.

[00:06:08] TikTok’s role in brand awareness, viral content, and attracting new audiences.

[00:07:14] Using YouTube and X for education, market commentary, and audience engagement.

[00:08:30] Matching social media platforms to specific investing objectives.

[00:09:01] Creating a strong online presence through consistent branding.

[00:10:03] Expanding reach through engagement, commenting, and reposting content.

[00:10:49] Optimizing social media profiles to showcase credibility and experience.

[00:11:45] Building authenticity by sharing challenges, lessons learned, and behind-the-scenes moments.

[00:13:07] Creating engaging content that balances value and authenticity.

[00:14:05] Using property transformations, walkthroughs, and personal stories to connect with audiences.

[00:14:59] Debunking industry myths through educational content.

[00:15:34] Making content easy to consume through strong visuals, captions, and storytelling.

[00:16:09] How paid advertising can amplify successful content and business growth.

[00:17:37] Strategic uses for paid ads, including capital raising, recruiting, and partnership development.

[00:18:11] Starting small with advertising budgets and scaling based on results.

[00:19:51] Monitoring analytics to measure engagement, shares, leads, and watch time.

[00:21:45] Letting performance data guide future content strategy.

[00:23:36] Conducting regular reviews to align content with business goals.

[00:24:00] Using social media to engage with local communities and strengthen market presence.

[00:26:12] Sharing local market knowledge, trends, and neighborhood updates.

[00:27:43] Building trust, referrals, and deal flow through authentic community engagement.

[00:28:28] Combining experience and digital expertise to create long-term investing success.

[00:29:10] Recap of the series on multiple paths to success and the traits of successful investors. 

Quotables

"Show the entire journey, not just the wins. It's that human aspect that makes you real."

"Marrying the two generations and being open to new ideas they can bring is going to allow you to succeed in the industry for years to come."

"It's consistent branding over time that wins out." 

Links

Website: RCN Capital https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast

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Email: RCN Capital info@rcncapital.com

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