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, and consistent action to scale from duplexes to fund management—and why he's now focused on impact-driven investing. This conversation is packed with wisdom for any investor or entrepreneur ready to take the leap from operator to leader.

5 Key Takeaways:

• Building trust through consistency is critical in capital raising
• Transitioning from operator to fund manager requires a mindset shift and team building.
• Effective underwriting and pitch practice create investor confidence.
• Partnerships are a key accelerator for scaling in multifamily.
• Impact investing allows you to do well by doing good.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai

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 lessons from decades in the trenches, the strategy behind his pivot into commercial assets, and why mindset is your greatest asset as an investor. If you're serious about wealth-building, this is an episode you can’t afford to skip.

5 Key Takeaways from the Episode:

1. Start Where You Are – Tom began with no capital and no connections, proving resourcefulness matters more than resources.
2. Pivots Are Powerful – His transition from single-family to commercial assets like shopping centers and notes multiplied his portfolio’s value.
3. Mindset Over Mechanics – Success wasn’t just about numbers—it was about shifting his beliefs and habits to match his goals.
4. Raise the Right Way – Tom breaks down how he raised over $150M ethically, legally, and with integrity—no gimmicks.
5. Diversify with Intention – Real wealth, according to Tom, comes from smart, diversified investments backed by deep due diligence and education.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai

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 with investors through storytelling, transparency, and strategic communication. Steven also unpacks the mindset shift required to move from operator to capital allocator, and why aligning with operators who have “skin in the game” is critical for investor success. If you're ready to play at a higher level in real estate, this episode delivers the blueprint.

5 Key Takeaways from Steven Pesavento’s Episode:

1. Shift from Flipping to Fund Management:
   Steven transitioned from active fix-and-flips to managing institutional capital through equity and private credit vehicles.
2. Trust is Built Through Transparency:
   Consistent, transparent communication—and asking the questions LPs are afraid to ask—builds credibility and long-term investor trust.
3. High Net-Worth Investors Seek Simplicity:
   Most investors want strong operators, not to become one. Steven’s education filters help investors make empowered decisions without overwhelm.
4. Operators Must Have Skin in the Game:
   Alignment of interests through co-investment is non-negotiable in Steven’s underwriting of operators.
5. Asymmetric Risk is the North Star:
   Steven prioritizes opportunities with capped downside and outsized upside—putting investor protection at the center of every decision.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai