HERO Capital Show

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, Bry...

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 pow...

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...

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 creat...

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 fo...

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 w...

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...

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 wit...

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...

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 downt...

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...

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...

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 an...

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, stre...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 o...

Discover how does it take to build a $10M multifamily portfolio and transition into managing your own fund!  In this powerful episode, Tom Kirkpatrick breaks down his journey from an exhausted W-2 worker seeking time freedom to a full-time investor who now teaches others how to underwrite, raise capital, and confidently pitch deals. You’ll hear how Tom used partnerships, strategic mindset shifts,...

Discover what does it take to grow from humble beginnings to over $260 million in real estate acquisitions and more than $150 million in capital raised.  In this powerhouse episode, Tom Berry pulls back the curtain on his journey—starting with nothing and scaling into a diversified portfolio spanning single-family homes, multifamily, office, retail, and note investing. He shares the real-world les...

Discover how does it take to raise $80 million and build a $500 million real estate portfolio.  In this powerhouse episode, Steven Pesavento shares how he went from flipping homes to structuring sophisticated equity and credit offerings for institutional-grade multifamily deals. He breaks down his investment philosophy—centering around asymmetric risk-reward—and dives into how he builds deep trust...

Discover what’s inside the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) that has real estate investors buzzing—and CPAs scrambling to update their playbooks.  In this special episode, Tim Mai sits down with tax strategist Jennifer Semien, CPA, to break down the powerful new tax advantages real estate investors can leverage immediately. From massive deductions on vehicles and equipment to changes in deprecia...

How to raise close to $100 million for real estate—and build an empire that spans multifamily, Class A student housing, and partnerships across the globe?  In this high-energy episode, Nizan Mosery shares his remarkable journey from growing up in a New York real estate family to flipping houses in Florida, and now leading large-scale acquisitions and capital raising efforts worldwide. Nizan reveal...

Discover how a veteran mortgage broker trades Wall Street for real estate syndications—and builds a $4M capital raising business in just 12 months.  In this episode, David Priest reveals his remarkable journey from surviving cancer to launching one of the most investor-friendly programs in the market: the Principal Protection Program. David unpacks the hard lessons learned from losing money on his...