The Best Ever CRE Show JF 4155: Raising Capital From Your Network, Trust, Strategy and Execution ft. Brent Neely
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Jan 19, 2026 Brent Neely, founder of Neely Property Investments and serial entrepreneur who turned e-commerce profits into a ~$25M real estate portfolio. He explains moving from self-funding to raising investor capital. Short stories cover mining a 400-person network, getting nearly $2M in soft commitments in 45 days, outreach funnels, video outreach, and small oversubscribed raises to build momentum.
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From E‑commerce Profits To $25M Portfolio
- Brent rolled profits from multiple successful e-commerce businesses rapidly into real estate to build a $25M portfolio.
- He used business proceeds and tax events as the catalyst to move from operating businesses to full-time real estate investing.
Send A Short Pre‑Deal Opt‑In Email
- Do send a very short, personal email asking if recipients want to be kept in the loop before you have a deal.
- Use a vague subject and follow up up to two times to capture opt‑ins from your existing contacts.
Use A Short Story Video To Educate
- Do create a short 10-minute video that tells your story, track record, and thesis to educate prospects.
- Use it to build credibility and include clear CTAs to join the list or book a call.