Raising Capital for Real Estate Investing

If you're finding great operators but struggling to become the kind of partner they want to work with, this episode will help you stand out for more than just the capital you can bring. In this solo episode, Amy shares a practical four-part checklist for becoming a more attractive co-GP, fund manager, or capital-raising partner. She explains why relationships still drive opportunities, how your on...

If you've built a solid network but still find yourself relying on the same investors for every raise, it may be time to rethink how you're building trust, creating content, and expanding your reach. Amy sits with multifamily investor and fund manager Christy Schnurle for a conversation about moving beyond friends and family capital while navigating today's rapidly changing investment landscape. T...

If you're posting on LinkedIn but still not attracting the right investors, the problem may not be how often you post. It may be how LinkedIn is reading your activity. In this solo episode, Amy breaks down three common LinkedIn mistakes that may be limiting your reach, weakening your credibility, and keeping qualified investors from finding you. She explains why engagement pods can hurt your accou...

If your LinkedIn engagement has dropped and you're wondering whether the platform is still worth your time, this episode may completely change how you think about the new algorithm. Amy sits down with capital raiser and structural engineer Brian Armstrong to discuss how LinkedIn's evolving algorithm is changing the way capital raisers attract investors. Together, they explore profile optimization,...

If you're posting on LinkedIn but still not attracting enough investors to confidently close your deals, you may be focusing on the wrong activities. In this solo episode, Amy shares three proven strategies to help capital raisers consistently fill the top of their funnel with qualified investor leads. She explains why defining your target avatar is the foundation of effective marketing, how to cr...

If you've raised capital from people you know but aren't sure how to consistently attract and convert new investors, this episode will help you build a stronger foundation for growth. Amy sits down with real estate private equity attorney and capital raiser Shams Merchant to discuss what it takes to move beyond friends and family capital. They explore investor acquisition strategies, the differenc...

If you're waiting until a deal is already live to fix your capital raising problem, you may already be too late. In this solo episode, Amy breaks down three of the biggest mistakes she's seeing capital raisers, syndicators, and fund managers make right now. She explains why top-of-funnel activities take months to produce results, why investor emails need to be clear, focused, and authentic, and wh...

If you're creating content on LinkedIn but still struggling to turn conversations into real investor relationships, this episode will help you rethink what conversion actually looks like. Amy and Linda unpack what happens after someone downloads your lead magnet, joins your CRM, or starts engaging with your content. They talk through how to build trust without sounding salesy, why authenticity mat...

If you're using LinkedIn to raise capital but your profile, content, and comments aren't working together, you may be making it harder for the right investors to find and trust you. In this solo episode, Amy breaks down three LinkedIn updates every capital raiser needs to understand right now. She explains why your profile matters more than ever, how strategic comments can drive serious visibility...

If you've been raising capital the traditional way and still feel like you're hitting a ceiling, this conversation will challenge how you think about scaling. Amy and Jeff break down what happens when you've built experience, relationships, and even momentum, but still can't consistently raise at the level you want. They unpack the shift from one-to-one networking to one-to-many systems, why leadi...

If you're getting leads but not enough investor calls, the problem may not be your outreach. It may be what happens after someone raises their hand. Amy and Adriana unpack what it looks like to move from getting attention to building enough trust for investors to take the next step. They talk through lead conversion, the role of repeated touchpoints, how to handle a prospect who says no, and why t...

If you're struggling to raise capital consistently, it's not your deal; it's your process.   Most investors aren't saying no, they're just not ready yet. And the gap between discovering you and deciding to invest is where deals are won or lost.   This breaks down what's actually happening in that gap and how to remove friction, build trust, and guide investors toward a confident yes without relyin...

If you've felt stuck after your first few deals and aren't sure how to consistently raise capital, this episode will hit home. Amy and Seth unpack the often overlooked middle phase of capital raising, where you've had some success but haven't yet built the systems for scalable growth. They dive into the mindset shifts needed to treat capital raising like a real business, how to build trust without...

If you've been relying on quick tactics or trying to figure out capital raising as you go, this episode will challenge that approach.   Amy explains why so many investors hit a wall after friends and family money runs out and why the real issue isn't deal flow, it's not having a real capital raising business. She also shares what's happening on LinkedIn right now and why fake engagement and AI con...

In this live coaching session, Amy helps a real estate investor break through one of the biggest bottlenecks in capital raising: moving beyond friends and family. After getting his start in real estate during COVID and raising capital through his personal network, Adam Czajkowski has reached what Amy calls "pipeline purgatory," a stage where growth requires a shift from one-on-one conversations to...

If you've been putting in the work on LinkedIn and seeing activity but not real investor traction, this episode addresses the gap most people don't realize they have. Amy unpacks the difference between being visible and being trusted, and why that distinction is what determines whether someone stays a follower or becomes an investor. She walks through what's actually happening in the mind of a pro...

This episode features a live coaching session where Amy sits down with multifamily investor Hayden Duer to discuss how to move beyond raising capital from friends and family. After building his real estate foundation in maintenance and property management, Hayden launched his own acquisitions and has already raised $1.4 million from personal networks. But now he's reached a common growth stage, pi...

Want to use AI and VAs to grow your investor network on LinkedIn without damaging trust with potential investors? In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis explains how capital raisers should actually be using AI and virtual assistants on LinkedIn. Drawing from her experience raising millions from strangers on the platform, she breaks down the biggest automation mistakes syndicators make and the subtle red...

This episode is a special one. Amy sits down with one of the most influential voices in modern business philosophy: Bob Burg, co-author of the legendary The Go-Giver series with John David Mann. With over 2 million books sold, including Endless Referrals and Go-Givers Sell More, Bob has spent decades teaching entrepreneurs and sales professionals a radically different approach to selling,  one roo...

Want to attract investors on LinkedIn but unsure what to post?   In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis shares the exact content strategy she's used to raise millions from strangers, and why most capital raisers get LinkedIn wrong. Instead of posting to "get investors," Amy reveals how shifting your focus to helping people transforms your content into a powerful inbound funnel.   You'll learn how to pre...

This episode is a special one. Over eight years ago, Don Goff was Amy Sylvis' very first real estate coach. He helped lay the foundation for underwriting, systems, networking, and implementation - principles that still guide her business today.   In this candid, high-value conversation, Amy sits down with Don to unpack what it really takes to raise capital beyond friends and family, how the capita...

Your future investors aren't just evaluating your deals – they're evaluating you. In this solo episode, Amy Sylvis reveals the storytelling mistake most capital raisers make and how to fix it by leaning into your authentic "why." Whether you've been struggling to stand out online or you're simply unsure how much of your story to share, this episode gives you the permission – and strategy – you nee...

This coaching episode focuses on what it takes to raise capital beyond your first circle of investors. Amy Sylvis is joined by real estate investor Tim Dowling for an honest, real-time coaching conversation. With more than 20 years in real estate and experience spanning residential, multifamily, RV parks, mobile home parks, and large-scale development, Tim Dowling shares his real-world journey thr...

If you've been posting on LinkedIn (or thinking about it) and wondering why the leads aren't turning into investors, this solo episode is your roadmap. Amy Sylvis breaks down the real reason your content might not be converting, and what to do instead. Using a heartfelt listener question as a launch point, Amy walks you through how to move out of "pipeline purgatory" and into consistent capital ra...

In this powerful coaching episode, Amy Sylvis sits down with investor and capital raiser John Todderud to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of capital raising: nurturing investor relationships over time.   Together, they explore how to move beyond one-and-done outreach strategies and instead build real trust with potential investors - especially on LinkedIn. From what kinds of content act...