The Raise Report
Real stories and proven playbooks from top real estate capital raisers. New editions every Wednesday.
Shannon Robnett built $150M AUM through ground-up multifamily and industrial—with lessons from 30 years in commercial construction and a pivot to syndication after a major LP walked.
Thomas St. John built a multifamily portfolio from scratch while working 24-hour shifts at the firehouse
Jonah Platovsky built the Co-Living Concierge to help investors unlock more cash flow, solve the housing crisis, and own the next wave of high-yield rentals.
Danny Flores built Prime Capital from scratch and scaled through partnerships, conservative underwriting, and disciplined deal flow.
Charles Rossano went all in on co-living, uses AI to run operations, and now targets 30%+ returns while solving the affordable housing crisis.
Vibha Salgamay didn’t grow up around investing. Today, she runs a platform helping tech professionals build wealth by investing in care-first senior housing.
Jake Whitney is building a $100M portfolio by targeting overlooked markets, unconventional assets, and values-based investing.
Matthew Teifke is buying distressed assets at deep discounts, raising capital through cold calls, and paying investors monthly. He’s also teaching others to do the same every week.
Katie Claxton left her W2, raised capital, and closed 224 units in under 3 months. Her secret? Leaning on grit, mentorship, and her son Charlie.
With cash-on-cash returns above 20%, 7-year average tenant retention, and zero competition from institutions, this overlooked niche might be the most efficient path to cash flow in 2025.
Michael Mendoza is combining modular construction, tax incentives, and AI tools to develop 1,562 acres in rural Colorado, and he’s doing it with long-term LPs in mind.
René Bello blends design, tech, and hospitality to create branded STR-friendly buildings for modern investors and travelers
