What if you could legally raise capital from friends, family, and your community without running into the red tape that derails so many first-time raises? In this episode of the Hero Capital Show, we sit down with Stella Han, founder of Fractional, to unpack how her platform has facilitated over $600M raised in the last five years by rethinking how capital is pooled and deployed. Stella shares her personal journey from real estate investor to tech founder, including a failed early raise...

Discover how long it really takes to scale across single-family, multifamily, and retail while staying profitable in shifting markets. In this episode, Bryant Aplass breaks down his journey from exiting a Fortune 500-focused apparel business to becoming a developer and fund manager behind hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate transactions. Drawing directly from real-world experience, Bryant walks through his evolution into retail single-tenant net lease deals, value-add land pa...

How Rich Jarvis II, a seasoned entrepreneur and the co-founder of Epic Capital Funds, has raised over $60 million from Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) for real estate and business acquisitions. Rich shares his incredible journey—from overcoming personal and professional challenges to building a thriving capital fund. He reveals key strategies for raising capital from RIAs, including the power of relationship-building and "unreasonable hospitality." Whether you're an investor or en...

Discover how Dustin Miles, the Principal and Managing Partner of Momentum Multifamily, discusses his incredible journey from a Lockheed Martin engineer to a multifamily real estate powerhouse. Dustin has helped raise over $350 million, successfully acquiring and managing more than 3,000 units. He shares his valuable insights on the evolution of multifamily investing, the lessons learned from his first capital raise, and the strategies that have fueled his success. Whether you’re new to ...

If you’ve ever wondered what actually separates the multifamily investors who scale fast from the ones who stall out, this conversation with Don Goff—RE Mentor’s top coach for nearly 20 years—is the episode you can’t afford to miss. Drawing from coaching over 1,800 students and two decades of real-world investing, Don breaks down the habits, mindset, and execution patterns that consistently create winners in this business. From the critical difference between treating real estate like ...

Discover how a capital-raising expert, Ben Brundage, reveals how he navigates the complex world of high-net-worth investors, multifamily offices, and retail capital—and why the most overlooked strategies are often the most profitable. In this episode, Ben breaks down the realities of engaging RIAs, the power dynamics inside family offices, and the marketing channels that are working right now for serious fund managers. You’ll hear his candid take on why advisors resist real estate, how ...

Discover how Michael Rebelo went from raising his first $1M as a 20-year-old to becoming a partner in over $15M of multifamily investments. In this episode, Michael shares the exact steps he took to grow his portfolio and build relationships with high-net-worth investors. From leveraging his background in sales to using mentorship as a vehicle for growth, he reveals how he navigated his journey with determination and strategy. Michael also explains how he identifies profitable deals, ra...

From the ER to real estate mogul Dr. Chirag Chaudhari’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode, he reveals how he and his partners raised over $60 million in just two years and partnered on nearly $1 billion worth of projects spanning multifamily, oil & gas, and land development. Dr. Chaudhari shares how he built trust with fellow physicians, turned setbacks into strategic growth, and created a mission-driven investment community focused on education and authenti...

Discover how a former engineer turned $18,000 foreclosure flips into $18 million a year in investor funding. In this episode of The Hero Capital Show, host Tim Mai sits down with Rick Bresler—founder and CEO of Katy Capital—to reveal the remarkable story behind his evolution from side-hustle flipper to one of Texas’ most trusted private lenders. Rick shares how he built lifelong relationships with investors, scaled his business through simple yet powerful “lunch and learn” sessions, and mas...

From building his first single-family portfolio in 2006 to acquiring over $700M in multifamily and single-family assets, Mathew Simmons shares how relentless focus, adaptability, and disciplined strategy shaped his journey to the top of real estate private equity. In this episode, Mathew—founder and CEO of Sim Capital—dives into the evolution of his firm’s growth from small personal rentals to multi-asset funds exceeding $100M each. He unpacks the pros and cons of multi-asset versus sin...

Discover how Anton Mattli of Peak Financing unpacks decades of wisdom from his global banking and real estate journey — from Zurich to New York to Dallas — revealing how he’s advised family offices and high-net-worth investors in deploying billions into commercial and multifamily assets. Anton breaks down how the JOBS Act reshaped the syndication landscape, why institutional players weather downturns better than most, and how syndicators can still thrive by strengthening partnerships an...

Discover how mobile home parks are one of the most stable, tax-efficient, and cash-flowing real estate asset classes in America. In this episode, Jack Martin, founder of 52Ten, shares how he raised over $60M and built a $145M portfolio of mobile home parks across five states. From his first unexpected deal that turned into a “light bulb moment” to today’s institutional-quality acquisitions, Jack walks us through the strategies that deliver strong, stable returns for investors. He reveal...

Discover what world-class due diligence really looks like in multifamily syndications. In this episode, Paula Sabrsula and Adriana Barrero—capital raisers, multifamily ambassadors, and soon-to-be fund managers—share how they’ve built their reputations on meticulous underwriting and sponsor vetting. From analyzing crime data and walking properties themselves to hiring third-party underwriters and running background checks on operators, they reveal the comprehensive process that protects ...

Discover how a real estate investor builds a $20M portfolio with almost zero debt. In this episode, Jeff Cassell, a seasoned real estate professional, shares his strategic approach to building a substantial portfolio while minimizing risk and avoiding excessive debt. From leveraging seller financing to creatively structuring deals, Jeff reveals how he’s been able to acquire valuable properties and scale his business with minimal financial exposure. Whether you’re a new investor or an ex...

How do you launch a real estate fund and scale it to $150M in land development projects? In this episode, Vas Persaud, CEO of Avatar Vision Fund, shares his journey from a 20-year career as a civil engineer working on over $3B in projects to becoming a fund manager tackling America’s housing affordability crisis. Vas breaks down how he leverages his engineering background to derisk projects, streamline entitlements, and create affordable, workforce housing through Karma Development Grou...

Discover what it takes to acquire over $600M in mobile home parks and self-storage facilities. In this powerful episode, Matthew Ricciardella, founder and CEO of Crystal View Capital, shares his journey from washing dishes in his family’s restaurant to building one of the top-performing private equity funds in North America. He reveals why manufactured housing and self-storage are his core focus, how he sources mom-and-pop deals others overlook, and the disciplined strategies that have ...

Discover how does it take to raise over $60M and acquire more than $200M in multifamily apartments. In this powerful episode, Ken Gee, founder of KRI Partners, shares his 27-year journey from CPA and commercial lender to private equity fund manager. He reveals how he transitioned from deal-by-deal syndications to launching multiple real estate funds, why trust and transparency are the foundation of raising capital, and how disciplined underwriting protects investors in today’s volatile ...

Discover how long it takes to build a $110M real estate portfolio and raise over $12M in today’s market. In this episode of the Hero Capital Show, Texas-based real estate investor and entrepreneur Matthew Teifke shares the strategies, mindset, and partnerships that fueled his journey from managing single-family homes to leading multimillion-dollar multifamily acquisitions. Matthew reveals how his early inspiration from his mother shaped his entrepreneurial drive, why focusing on Austi...

Discover how, from zero connections to managing over $80 million in multifamily assets, Shawn Griffith’s journey is a masterclass in strategic growth and relentless execution. In this high-impact episode, Shawn—CFO and co-founder of Kraft Capital Investments—reveals how he scaled from a single 64-unit deal to building a diversified investment portfolio spanning multifamily, triple-net leases, and beyond. You’ll hear firsthand how he navigated market downturns, protected investor capital, and ...

Discover how does it take to scale a real estate investment firm to over $225 million in multifamily assets! In this electrifying episode, August Biniaz, co-founder of CPI Capital, shares how he acquired 787 doors and raised over $10 million in equity—without relying on traditional syndication routes. From pioneering the “build-to-rent” strategy in Canada to bringing vertical integration to his operations, August pulls back the curtain on the systems, mindset, and investor-first princip...