Raising Capital & Finding Deals: Hunter Thompson’s Guide to Real Estate Success | Jake & Gino Podcast

Welcome to the latest episode of the Jake & Gino Podcast! In this episode, we're thrilled to have Hunter Thompson, founder of RaisingCapital.com and Asym Capital. Hunter brings over a decade of expertise in due diligence, underwriting, and capital raising for commercial real estate.

We dive deep into:

• How Hunter started his real estate journey during the Great Recession.
• Lessons learned from failed capital raises and how they fueled his success.
• The pivotal shift to Phoenix multifamily investments.
• The value of relationships and strategic focus in real estate.
• Insights on navigating challenging market dynamics like rising interest rates and economic stagnation.

Hunter’s story is a masterclass in resilience, pivoting, and finding opportunity when others see risk. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just starting, this episode is packed with actionable advice and wisdom to inspire your real estate journey.

Key Takeaways:

• How to raise capital and build investor trust.
• Why multifamily is a cornerstone of real estate investing.
• The art of pivoting in business to achieve long-term success.

Links:

• Learn more about Hunter: RaisingCapital.com
• Explore Asym Capital: AsymCapital.com
• Join Hunter’s upcoming conference: RaiseFest
   

Chapters:

00:00 - Introduction  

06:50 - Lessons from Early Mistakes in Capital Raising  

10:57 - Why Phoenix? Hunter’s Multifamily Pivot Explained  

15:54 - Building Trust with Investors Through Storytelling  

31:09 - Surviving Market Stagnation: Hunter’s Strategy  

38:21 - Vertical Integration vs. Third-Party Management  

42:27 - Recommended Books for Entrepreneurs and Investors  

49:58 - Gino Wraps it Up 

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 About Jake & Gino: Jake & Gino are multifamily investors, operators, and owners who have created a vertically integrated real estate company. They control over $350M in assets under management. Connect with Jake & Gino here --> https://jakeandgino.com.

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