James Dainard
- Actor
James Dainard is a real estate investor, entrepreneur, and television personality best known as the lead talent on Million Dollar Zombie Flips, a groundbreaking home renovation series premiering on A&E. The show follows James and his team as they take on some of the most neglected, run-down properties-transforming them into stunning, high-value homes.
With over 18 years in the real estate industry, James has flipped, developed, and invested in thousands of properties, amassing a portfolio exceeding 2,000 doors in the Pacific Northwest. As the co-founder of Heaton Dainard Real Estate, he has been instrumental in closing more than 4,000 transactions and over $1 billion in real estate investment sales.
In addition to his work on television, James is a respected educator and mentor, helping investors nationwide through ProjectRE Academy, his real estate investment education platform. He also co-hosts the On The Market podcast by BiggerPockets, where he provides expert insights on real estate trends and investment strategies.
James' entrepreneurial ventures extend to multiple real estate investment companies, including Intrust Funding, a hard money lending firm, and Buck Buys Houses, an off-market acquisitions company. His expertise and success have earned him and his companies numerous accolades, including recognition in the Inc. 500 and Washington's Fastest Growing Private Companies.
A University of Washington graduate, James began his real estate journey at just 23 and has since built a reputation as a leader in real estate investing and development. Now, with Million Dollar Zombie Flip, he brings his knowledge and hands-on experience to a national audience, showcasing the high-stakes world of house flipping like never before.
With over 18 years in the real estate industry, James has flipped, developed, and invested in thousands of properties, amassing a portfolio exceeding 2,000 doors in the Pacific Northwest. As the co-founder of Heaton Dainard Real Estate, he has been instrumental in closing more than 4,000 transactions and over $1 billion in real estate investment sales.
In addition to his work on television, James is a respected educator and mentor, helping investors nationwide through ProjectRE Academy, his real estate investment education platform. He also co-hosts the On The Market podcast by BiggerPockets, where he provides expert insights on real estate trends and investment strategies.
James' entrepreneurial ventures extend to multiple real estate investment companies, including Intrust Funding, a hard money lending firm, and Buck Buys Houses, an off-market acquisitions company. His expertise and success have earned him and his companies numerous accolades, including recognition in the Inc. 500 and Washington's Fastest Growing Private Companies.
A University of Washington graduate, James began his real estate journey at just 23 and has since built a reputation as a leader in real estate investing and development. Now, with Million Dollar Zombie Flip, he brings his knowledge and hands-on experience to a national audience, showcasing the high-stakes world of house flipping like never before.
