How to Overcome a Fear of Raising Capital with Ed Mathews, Ep. 629

Ed Mathews is a seasoned real estate investor & the founder of Clark St Capital. With over a decade of experience, Ed built a portfolio of multifamily properties in CT & Southeast US. Ed's journey was far from direct. For 24+ years, he worked for Silicon Valley start-ups, honing his skills in the go-go tech world. It wasn't until 2011 Ed bought his first rental property. Over the years, Ed worked to grow his portfolio, juggling his family, day job & Clark St. Finally, in 2018, he left the rat race to focus on Clark St. When he's not hunting deals, he spends time with his wife, Patricia,  their daughters, & their dogs. And if you catch him during basketball season, you'll likely find him cheering on his beloved Villanova Wildcats. With deep real estate knowledge & a passion for helping others, Ed is a trusted mentor for anyone looking to build their own real estate empire.   In this episode, we talked to Ed about his investment company and where it is today, overcoming the fear of failure while raising capital, providing value to tenants and forming long-lasting relationships, his first deal, and much more.   Announcement: Learn about our Apartment Investing Mastermind here.   Multifamily Investment;   02:29 Ed's background; 08:56 Overcoming the fear of raising capital; 14:37 To provide value to your tenants; 17:46 Ed's first deal; 24:46 Where Ed and his business are at today; 29:05 Round of insights   Announcement: Download our Sample Deal package here.   Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Failing the management position he was in a few decades ago, learning how to manage people better along the way. Digital Resource: FlipperForce. Most Recommended Book: Pitch Anything. Daily Habit: Meditating every morning. #1 Insight for scaling the multifamily portfolio: Having systems and processes set, supported by a capable team. Best place to grab a bite in Connecticut: Mikado Japanese Restaurant.   Contact Ed: Website: https://www.clarkst.com/  Podcast: https://www.clarkst.com/podcast    Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you’re enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.