Masters of Real Estate

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist that we personally use to vet each of our deals HERE: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/ Congress just passed one of the biggest housing bills in decades, and buried inside it is a provision that limits how many single-family homes large institutional investors can own at any given time. In this episode, Matt breaks down what's actually...

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist that we personally use to vet each of our deals HERE: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/ Mortgage rates just hit a seven-month high, mortgage applications dropped over 10% in a single week, and homebuilder confidence is at its lowest point since last fall.  Most investors are sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to calm down. In...

Most investors assume they know all their options when it comes to deploying capital. In this episode, Matt Owens breaks down one of the least understood asset classes available to accredited investors today, an investment strategy that institutional money has been using for years that most retail investors have never even been introduced to. What you'll learn: ✔️ What litigation finance actually...

Most investors assume that buying a rental property automatically puts them on the path to wealth.  In this episode, Matt Owens breaks down why that assumption gets a lot of investors into trouble, and what actually separates the landlords who build long-term cash flowing portfolios from the ones who end up stuck managing a liability. What you'll learn: Why rental properties fail to cash flow and...

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist HERE: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/  Most investors assume real estate income requires owning property. In this episode, Matt Owens breaks down why that assumption leads a lot of investors toward strategies that are far less passive than they expected — and introduces a completely different approach to generating income backed by r...

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist that we use to analyze each of our deals here: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/  Most investors approach short term rentals with the wrong mental model from the start. They find a nice property, run basic numbers, and assume demand will follow. In this episode, Matt Owens breaks down why that approach leads to underperformance — and w...

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist that we use to analyze each of our deals here: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/ Most investors think bad contractors are the reason their deals go sideways. In reality, the bigger problem is a lack of structure. In this episode, Matt breaks down why contractor issues are rarely about the person and almost always about the system behin...

Most investors compete for deals after they hit the market. By then, margins are thin and competition is high. In this episode, Matt breaks down the pattern behind every undervalued property and shows you how to spot distress long before it turns into a public listing. You will learn how to identify early warning signs, where to find the data, how to build outreach systems that convert, and how to...

GRAB OUR FREE 200-POINT DUE DILIGENCE CHECKLIST FOR REAL ESTATE INVESTORS HERE: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/  In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, Matt breaks down why most deals do not fall apart because of price. They fall apart because investors only bring one structure to the table. Matt walks through how to uncover the seller's true pain point and build creative deal...

Grab our FREE 200-Point Due Diligence Checklist that we use to vet EVERY single one of our deals: https://mathewowens.com/due-diligence-checklist/  Matt breaks down the hardest lessons from his early investing years and explains how those losses reshaped the way he thinks about real estate. He talks about buying a negative cash flow property right before the crash and learning too late that apprec...

Most conversations about raising capital focus only on investor benefits. This episode flips the lens and explains why raising capital the right way creates long term upside for the operator too. Matt breaks down why capital raising is not a last minute activity tied to a deal, but a long horizon system built on trust, education, and operational discipline. When done correctly, capital raising bec...

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, Matt breaks down how to think clearly when markets feel unstable. Most investors lose money during volatility for one reason. They react instead of analyze. Matt explains why volatility itself is not the enemy, and how poor decisions during uncertain markets destroy portfolios. You will hear how to evaluate risk using data instead of headlines. How to ass...

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, Matt Owens and Deborah Razo share some of their most valuable and hard-earned lessons from their careers moving from small flips to multi-million dollar multifamily and lending deals. From overcoming the fear of bigger numbers, to protecting yourself from contractor fraud, to building a network that's as emotionally supportive as it is resource-rich, Matt...

Most investors focus on the returns. But few read the docs. In this episode, Mathew Owens and Kyle Swafford break down what actually protects you in a deal, and what doesn't. From key PPM clauses to the real role of an attorney, this episode is a wake-up call for operators and investors alike. Whether you're raising capital or writing checks, you'll want to understand the legal risks you're taking...

What if real estate wasn't just a smart investment, but a necessary one in today's economy? In this episode, Matt Owens and Matt Theriault break down the true drivers of wealth in a system stacked against the average investor. He shares why inflation is your biggest threat and your biggest opportunity, how to avoid the traps of active investing, and what your kids need to learn now if you want the...

Most investors think they're doing enough due diligence, until they lose money. In this episode, Matt Owens sits down with seasoned passive investor Jeremy Roll to break down where most investors go wrong, how to properly vet a deal, and what risk really looks like in today's market. Jeremy has invested in over 100 opportunities across multiple asset classes and brings a brutally honest lens to wh...

In this episode, Matt and guest Tyler Lyons share what it actually takes to build wealth in real estate, from starting with single-family homes to managing large multifamily assets. He breaks down the parts most investors overlook, like managing lease expirations, planning around inflation, and treating asset management as the real profit center. Whether you're just starting or scaling into bigger...

In this episode, Matt shares what it really takes to build a business that lasts. From losing $500K to building better income streams, training his team, and staying mentally strong through it all—this is a behind-the-scenes look at the wins, the mistakes, and the mindset that drives long-term success. If you're a founder, investor, or operator, you'll want to hear this. 🔍 What You'll Learn: Why...

Most people want passive income. But few understand what it really takes to earn it consistently. In this episode, Matt shares why owning hard assets yourself, even just a few, builds the knowledge base you need to invest wisely with others. From the hidden costs of poor due diligence to the power of strategic diversification, we break down the hard lessons, real-life gains, and mindset shifts tha...

Most people rely too much on cold outreach or digital funnels to raise capital, and it's slowing them down. In this episode, we break down why in-person events, better vetting, and smarter systems are the real drivers of long-term success in capital raising. What you'll learn: Why online-only capital strategies usually fail How live events speed up investor trust by 10x The "Fund-to-Fund" model, a...

How do you go from hating your CPA job… to flipping 1,000+ houses, raising $150M, and buying back your time? In this episode of Masters of Real Estate, we break down the real systems behind the capital raising machine, and how we set it up to run without us while traveling across Vietnam. Whether you're stuck doing everything yourself or just struggling to get investors to say yes, this is your ta...

In this episode of Canadian Investing in the US, Glenn Sutherland sits down with CPA-turned-real estate investor Matthew Owens. After losing everything in the 2008 crash, Matthew didn't go back to his safe job—he rebuilt from scratch. Now with over 1,000 flips and $150M+ raised, he shares the strategies, lessons, and mindset that helped him come back stronger. If you're starting over or just start...

In this episode of Masters of Real Estate , host Matthew Owens sits down with longtime friend and powerhouse entrepreneur Kaaren Hall , founder of uDirect IRA Services. From being a single mom who got laid off during the Great Recession to building a company that now manages over $1 billion in assets , Kaaren shares the raw, unfiltered story of grit, reinvention, and the real power of self-directe...