Ed Mathews
Real Estate Underground
Real talk from an operator who learned real estate the hard way. Ed Mathews analyzed 1,100+ deals before buying his first property in 2011. Frozen in fear. He made every mistake, all while traveling 150+ nights a year working for some of Silicon Valley's top companies. 100+ deals later, he shares what actually works and what doesn't. Each week, Ed brings you candid conversations with experienced operators, investors, and syndicators. No hype. No theory. Just real deals, real lessons, and the street-level intelligence you won't find anywhere else. You'll learn and hear about: Deals that worked...
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Ed Mathews
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
Slow Flip Model and the Pursuit of Freedom through Real Estate Investment, with Scott Jelinek 09.01.2024 41:30
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #101! In today's episode, we have a special guest, Scott Jelinek, author of The Real Estate Investors Guide to Guerilla Marketing. Originally from Long Island, Scott moved to Virginia Beach in 1992. Starting out by mowing lawns, he bought his first house in 1994 with a non-profit qualifying assumption, putting $5,000 down and paying $675 a month...
Affordable Home Ownership Through Mobile Homes, with Franco Perez 02.01.2024 34:32
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #100! In this episode, we have the pleasure of hearing from Franco Perez, the founder of Franco Mobile Homes. Franco's journey began when he and his family immigrated to the U.S. from the Philippines. Growing up with a single mother and younger sister, he had to drop out of school to support them financially. This experience fueled his drive to he...
Data Science meets Multifamily Real Estate, with George Roberts III, PhD 27.12.2023 33:28
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #99! Today, we have a special guest, Dr. George Roberts II from Horizon Multifamily. He is not only a data scientist but also a multifamily investor. George's journey started in bioscience, but after his sister suggested getting into ground-up construction, he realized there was more to life than being a tech guy. He found his talent for entrepr...
The Secrets to Becoming #1 in Six Months and Packing Out Real Estate Webinars, with Darryl Davis 19.12.2023 26:16
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #98! We have a special guest today: Darryl Davis, an award-winning international speaker, real estate and business coach, and bestselling author. Darryl's impressive journey in the real estate industry began at just 19 years old, and he quickly became a top performer. He's now been speaking for 30 years and holds the prestigious designation...
From Sweaty Start Up to Multi-Million Dollar Self Storage & Service Business Empire, with Nick Huber 12.12.2023 40:14
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #97! In today's episode, we're joined by Nick Huber, the founder of Sweaty Startup and Bolt Storage. Nick's journey started back in college when he established a pickup and delivery student storage company. Despite the challenges, they managed to grow the business to incredible success, with four full-time employees and millions of dol...
Turning Finance Skills Into Real Estate Profits, with Trystan McNeill 05.12.2023 44:17
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #96! Get ready for an exciting episode with our special guest, Trystan McNeill! Trystan is a part of the Heigh Capital Group and also has ties to eXp Commercial. After graduating from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2012 with a finance degree and a focus on risk management and insurance, he embarked on a typical job search. However,...
From Financial Advisor to Multifamily Investor, with Josh Cantwell 28.11.2023 41:45
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #95! In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Josh Cantwell from Freeland Ventures! Josh is a highly successful multifamily syndicator who has completed 19 apartment syndications, including a massive 730-unit property. Currently, his portfolio consists of 3000 units. Josh takes immense pride in his ability to identify value add properties and...
Balancing Health and Wealth Through Real Estate Investing, with Dr. Alex Tam 21.11.2023 42:55
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #94! In today’s episode, we have a special guest, Dr Alex Tam. Dr. Tam is not only a chiropractor with 14 years of experience, but also a successful real estate investor and owner of Zephyr Equity Group. In this episode, you’ll discover: How Dr. Tam transitioned from a limited partner investor to an active participant at Zephyr in 2018 The importan...
Generate Cash Flow Through Mobile Home Investing, with Adrian Smude 14.11.2023 27:38
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #93! Today, we have the pleasure of chatting with Adrian Smude, a mobile home investing expert. But here's a fun fact - Adrian started as a terrible tenant in his younger days, getting evicted multiple times. This led him to venture into real estate, starting with a typical ranch-style house where he learned the challenges of being a landlord. Desp...
Capital for a Cause: Unveiling A Unique Real Estate Fund, with Jason Balara 07.11.2023 37:29
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #92! Today, we have a special guest, Jason Balara, from Lark Capital. I recently had the pleasure of being on his podcast and now he's here to share his expertise with us. Jason is not only an experienced multifamily real estate investor, but also a veterinary surgeon. In this episode, Jason will be discussing the fund he's created and how i...
The Road To Financial Freedom Through Rental Properties, with Billy Daniel 31.10.2023 33:57
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #91! In today's episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Billy Daniel, a successful real estate investor and co-owner of NextHome Premier Realty in Russellville, AR. Starting with just a fifteen thousand dollar single-family home in 2018, Billy has since expanded his portfolio to include multiple properties and businesses. He even has a holdi...
Moving from Aerospace to Real Estate Syndication, with Flint Jamison 24.10.2023 37:38
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #90! Join us in this episode as we chat with Flint Jamison from Vestus Capital. With almost a decade of experience in the aerospace industry, working for Boeing and designing the wing structure of the Boeing 787, Flint made a fascinating transition into real estate. After buying a successful duplex in 2018, he realized he needed to do more to secure his...
Conquering Economic Downturns in Real Estate, with Dr. Adam Gower 17.10.2023 46:35
Welcome to a Special Edition of The Real Estate Underground Show #90! In this informative episode, we are joined by the incredible Dr. Adam Gower, an expert in navigating market distress and capital calls in commercial real estate. With over 10 years of experience in digital marketing and real estate investing, Dr. Gower has helped real estate sponsors raise capital online through crowdfunding pla...
Empowering Women in Real Estate, with Deborah Razo 10.10.2023 41:13
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #89! In this episode, we are joined by Deborah Razo, the founder of Razd Real Estate and Women's Real Estate Network (WREN). With over 13 years of experience in the real estate industry, Deborah's journey began after a life-altering car accident that gave her the opportunity to reflect on her desire for financial freedom. Inspired by her brothe...
From Nursing to Nurturing Real Estate Investments, with Alexandra Dotcheva 03.10.2023 47:27
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #88! In this captivating episode, we follow the inspiring journey of Alexandra Dotcheva - from a violinist to a nurse and now a thriving real estate investor. Her story is a powerful testament to resilience, adaptability, and unwavering determination. Alexandra spent 26 years as a violinist before realizing in 2008 that the classical music market was shr...
Escaping the Corporate Rat Race with Real Estate Investing, with Jim Lee 26.09.2023 33:54
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #87! In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Jim Lee from Formosa Investing. Jim is a real estate expert with an economics degree from UCLA. He has valuable experience working with Loop Net as an inside sales rep, where he interacted daily with real estate investors, lenders, agents, and property managers. Through his journey, he realized...
Unlock the Secret to Making Millions in Real Estate, with Bud Evans 19.09.2023 47:38
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #86! In this captivating episode, we are joined by Bud Evans, the esteemed president of Aim High Properties. With a remarkable background in the military, law enforcement, and public service, Bud is now a successful real estate investor and licensed agent, owning properties in New Jersey and Pittsburgh, including family homes and commercial multi-family...
Building a Robust Real Estate Business with Scott Royal Smith 12.09.2023 45:08
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #85! Ever wondered how you can build a robust real estate business without the proverbial 'silver spoon?' Our esteemed guest, Scott Royal Smith of Royal Legal Solutions, shares valuable insights on how you can grow your business conservatively. Scott, who transitioned from a litigator to a passive income mogul, reveals how his company offers a...
Discover the World of Title Insurance, with Dorian Lam 05.09.2023 33:41
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #84! In today's exciting episode, we're joined by Dorian Lam, aka "The Defender of the Deal," and owner of Cornerstone Land Abstract. Born and raised in New York, Dorian's journey to title insurance was unexpected but thrilling. After starting as a management consultant and working with top Fortune 100 companies, he found himself...
Achieving Your Multifamily Investment Goals, with Vessi Kapoulian 29.08.2023 33:02
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #83! We’re thrilled to have Vessi Kapoulian, a professional capital raiser and expert in underwriting, with us today from DBA Capital Group. Originally from Bulgaria, Vessi is now based in Los Angeles and has built an impressive real estate portfolio starting with a small retirement property out of state. She has since expanded her portfolio and has a pa...
Take Control of Your Future with Real Estate, with Axel Meierhoefer 22.08.2023 43:11
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #82! In today’s episode, our special guest is Axel Meierhoefer, founder of Ideal Wealth Grower, a consulting company that thrives on helping individuals like you navigate the realm of real estate. Get ready to buckle up as we dive into Axel's extraordinary journey, starting from his humble beginnings in the military to his flourishing career in Sant...
Success in Flipping Single Family Homes, with Casey Franchini 15.08.2023 43:27
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #81! In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of hosting Casey Franchini. Casey is not only the brains behind Brick by Brick Wealth, but she also runs a captivating coaching program called Success with Rental Properties. Her journey began at a remarkably young age when her dad purchased a fixer-upper for their family using a VA Loan. This experience igni...
Being a Successful Broker and Investor in Multi-family Properties, with Luke Pinto 08.08.2023 33:56
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #80! In today’s episode, we have Luke Pinto, CEO of Lucas Pinto Real Estate Group. Growing up with wealth around him but experiencing his parents' financial struggles firsthand, Luke was determined to create a better life for himself and his loved ones. At 21, after emailing the top 10 brokers in Washington State offering to work for free, he landed...
Discover the Path to Building Wealth with Opportunity Zone Investing, with Mike Hardy 01.08.2023 40:09
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #79! In today's episode, meet Mike Hardy, a serial entrepreneur, a devoted husband, and a father of 4 kids whose success story started with shoveling driveways and mowing lawns. With over 20 years in the mortgage business and 15 years in real estate investing, he knows something about building wealth. In this episode, Mike shares his insights on bu...
Discover the Secrets to Earning Passive Income through Private Money Lending, with Kevin Amolsch 25.07.2023 30:10
Welcome To The Real Estate Underground Show #78! Today, we are thrilled to have Kevin Amolsch from Pine Financial Group join us. As a high school graduate, Kevin made the wise decision to join the military and save up some money. But he didn't stop there. Once he realized he wanted to invest, he purchased his first house at the age of 21, moved in, then made it a rental property two years lat...
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