Think Realty Podcast #345: Scaling Wealth Through Real Estate & Beyond

by Eddie Wilson, Chihiro Kurokawa | Apr 8, 2025 | Alternative Investing, Investment Strategy, Podcast

In this episode of the Think Realty Podcast, we sit down with Chihiro Kurokawa from ZT Corporate, a firm that has built a powerhouse investment strategy by combining healthcare, auto dealerships, real estate, and private equity. Chihiro shares how ZT Corporate navigates market shifts, why they prioritize directly operating their investments, and how their unique capital-raising approach sets them apart.

We also dive into:

✅ The evolution of ZT Corporate from stock trading to multi-industry investments

✅ Why freestanding emergency rooms and auto dealerships are key pillars of their strategy

✅ How they acquired a $47M hotel portfolio with zero debt risk

✅ The roll-up strategy they use to scale and maximize investor exits If you’re an investor looking for insights on private equity, real estate, and high-yield strategies, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

Visit ztcorporate.com and learn how they are shaping the future of investment success!

Categories | Alternative Investing | Investment Strategy | Podcast

Tags | Strategy

Eddie Wilson

An entrepreneur and visionary by nature, Eddie’s widespread interests have led to successful ventures across the globe, from operating non-profits and owning an ad agency that worked with well-known household brands, to investing in hundreds of real estate projects and building a nationally syndicated radio show. Today, he guides AAPL and Think Realty with his marketing, funding, and real estate investing knowledge to ensure their establishment as the premier organizations in their sectors.
Chihiro Kurokawa

As a Director in ZT Corporate’s Private Equity practice, Chihiro cultivates enduring relationships by aligning investor needs with investment opportunities across ZT’s diverse projects. His journey with ZT Corporate began after a successful career in real estate, where he spearheaded deals from acquisition to disposition. Notably, he facilitated capital formation efforts that resulted in $29 million of acquisitions and nearly 600 multifamily units. Chihiro is also a limited partner across various asset classes, shaping his career through resourcefulness, resilience, and the simplification of operational complexity. Prior to his venture into private equity, Chihiro served as a Business Analytics Manager at Toyota Financial Services. In this role, he applied analytical approaches to enhance loyalty and marketing ROI for both Lexus and Toyota. He also played a pivotal part in establishing marketing infrastructure for Mazda Financial Services. Chihiro holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and a BS from the University of California, Berkeley.