Creative Financing, Cold Calling, and Building a $127M Portfolio with Matthew Teifke of TR3 Capital

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Groundbreakers, Matthew Teifke, founder of TR3 Capital and Teifke Real Estate, shares how he built a $127M portfolio across multifamily, laundromats, RV parks, and more—while teaching others to underwrite, cold call, and close deals.Matthew’s not your typical investor. He started real estate at 17, worked at a grocery store while closing deals, and built his brokerage from scratch. Today, he hosts a weekly Zoom class that brings together brokers, underwriters, and sponsors to break down live opportunities and source deals directly.Key Points DiscussedTurning Sweat into Equity: Matthew shares how his early grind—cold calling brokers, doing free labor, and bringing value to experienced partners—helped him break into multifamily without institutional backing.Building a Real Estate Community: He talks about how his free weekly underwriting and cold-calling Zoom class (every Thursday at 1pm CT) has become a grassroots pipeline for both deals and relationships.Why Brokers Are Still the Key: In a world full of AI deal sourcing and off-market platforms, Matthew explains why old-school broker relationships remain critical—and how most investors aren’t calling enough.Operating Across Asset Types: We dive into how his team structures funds, manages diverse asset classes, and handles investor relations while staying lean and scrappy.Guest InformationName: Matthew TeifkeRole: Founder of TR3 Capital and Teifke Real EstateLinkedIn: Matthew TeifkeWebsite: tr3capital.comConclusionMatthew Teifke’s journey is proof that consistent action, community, and boots-on-the-ground hustle still matter. Whether you’re cold calling, underwriting, or fundraising—this episode will give you real-world strategies to scale in today’s market.