JF3761: Why Most Capital Raisers Get Their First Deal Wrong (And What to Do Instead) ft. Hunter Thompson

In this episode of the Best Ever CRE Show, Hunter Thompson, CEO of RaisingCapital.com and Async Capital, joins host Ash Patel to discuss capital raising in today's market. Thompson shares how his firm pivoted from raising capital for multiple operators to focusing solely on multifamily investments in Phoenix. He discusses the challenges of capital raising in the current environment, emphasizing that difficult periods often present the best wealth-building opportunities. Thompson provides insights on handling investor relationships during downturns, the evolution of capital raising through LinkedIn and social media, and the importance of maintaining proper legal compliance. He also addresses the education platform he built through RaiseFest and his outlook on Phoenix's multifamily market. Throughout the conversation, Thompson stresses the importance of transparency with investors and building scalable systems for raising capital rather than relying solely on friends and family networks. Sponsors: Altra Running Sunrise Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices