The Raise Report
Real stories and proven playbooks from top real estate capital raisers. New editions every Wednesday.
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
Troy Evans is building a short-term rental fund for high-income families — combining luxury, consistency, and investor perks.
Brock Mogenson avoided the hot markets, stayed focused, and built a vertically integrated firm buying 20K to 150K SF warehouses others skip.
After getting laid off twice, John went all in on real estate. Today he runs Casmon Capital Group and has raised millions by serving, not selling.
Radhika Rastogi turned her healthcare expertise into a thriving senior living portfolio, co-founding Relik Capital Group while keeping her W2 and raising a family.
After managing $110M across 200 startups and leading at Caliber, Jeff Hayden launched Luxe Living Homes to tackle the housing and energy crises.
Georgy Marrero left Meta to build Equis Capital, helping tech professionals turn high incomes into passive wealth through multifamily, storage, and land deals.
