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.comExplore Asym Capital: AsymCapital.comJoin 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  We're here to help create real estate entrepreneurs...  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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.