Abdeen Vaziri, an immigrant and advocate of the EB-5 investment visa program, shares his personal journey from Iran to the United States in a podcast interview. He highlights the opportunities and freedoms in the US, contrasting them with totalitarian regimes. Abdeen explains the EB-5 program, which allows foreign investors to obtain a green card and expedited citizenship by creating job opportunities for US citizens. He discusses his involvement in the real estate industry and managing high-risk investment funds, attributing his success to skills learned as a professional poker player. The interview covers the importance of sales skills, the need for immigration system reform, and the specifications of the EB-5 program.

Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation:

• Abdeen's journey showcases immigrant hardships and the US' unique opportunities and freedoms compared to other countries.

  
  



• The EB-5 program enables investors to obtain a green card, expedited citizenship, and plays a significant role in US real estate development.

  
  



• Poker skills (deception detection, communication, observation, rejection handling, composure) benefit business, real estate, sales, and financial management.

  
  



• The US immigration system requires comprehensive revision to address current challenges.

  
  



• The EB-5 program offers investors a second passport and pandemic security opportunities.

  
  



• Importance of sales skills and handling rejection 

  
  

Episode Highlights:

[01:45 - 7:00 ] Abdeen Vaziri's Escape from Iran

Abdeen, Pasha's poker friend, shares his journey from Iran to the US as a refugee, highlighting chaos and settling in Los Angeles.

[7:00 - 10:00 ]  The Land of Possibilities: Abdeen's Perspective on America

Abdeen's story: US opportunities, challenges compared to totalitarian regimes, foreign integration, green card identity.

[10:00 - 12:45 ]  What are EB-5 visas, and how did Abdeen's migration experience impact his work?

Abdeen found fulfillment in EB-5 visas, benefiting from immigrant experience. Program grants green cards, citizenship via job creation. US citizenship offers unmatched rights.

[12:45 - 15:00 ] Abdeen's work in managing high-risk investment funds and how the EB-5 became popular in real estate

Abdeen manages a high-risk investment fund, including the Real Estate Focus Fund. EB-5 program attracts investments, creates jobs, and benefits US projects.

[15:00 - 18:25 ] Military, Cold Calling, and Poker Were Key to Abdeen's Success
Abdeen's diverse journey shaped his real estate success: military, telemarketing, education, poker. Skills in discipline, communication, financial management contribute to his portfolio and career.

[18:25 - 20:10 ] Beyond the Table: How Poker Strategies Boost Entrepreneurial Insight

Abdeen's poker skills in detecting deception are invaluable in business, helping him identify scams and evaluate projects. Despite leaving his career for a while, he values the lessons learned and the ability to recognize genuine people.

[20:10 - 24:10 ]  Spotting Odd Behaviors: Poker Strategies for Real Estate
Real estate pros gather insights, like poker players observing patterns. Abdeen highlights poker-life similarities, diverse table experiences for learning.

[24:10 - 28:45 ]  Why Sales Mastery should be a Non-Negotiable

Cody values rejection for growth, Abdeen emphasizes sales skills, expanding horizons. Pasha highlights composure in negotiations, from poker and business.

[28:45 - 33:45 ] The Inmigration Situation and Why Politicians Are Not Making a Change

Abdeen urges immigration system overhaul; Dems & Reps failing. Expand admissions, aid undocumented. Cody: Broken system, data-driven solutions.

[33:45 - 44:10 ] The EB-5 Program Decoded: Investments, Process Overview, and Paperwork Guidelines
EB-5 program: $500K min. investment ($900K temporarily). Second passport option. Legal assistance, alternative to banks. Abdeen advises preparation, seek info. Cody rebuilding hotel, positive outcome, insurance.