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Raising Private Capital
Matt Faircloth
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Unlock real estate fortunes with Matt Faircloth's $40M-backed blueprint for raising private capital. While banks hesitate, savvy investors build wealth through relationships. What separates successful real estate moguls from dreamers? The ability to attract other people's money.

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The Hidden Wealth in Your Network

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Imagine having a financial superpower that transforms your real estate business from raising a few million dollars to managing an $80 million investor waitlist. What if I told you that most people already have access to over $1 million in private capital through their existing contacts-they just haven't recognized it yet? This hidden potential is what "Raising Private Capital" unlocks, revealing how private funding fundamentally differs from institutional capital in three critical ways. First, it offers negotiability that banks simply can't provide-flexible terms, deferred payments, and custom arrangements without corporate oversight. Second, it enables true win-win scenarios where investor returns directly correlate with your success, creating partnerships rather than mere transactions. Third, the direct source of funding creates natural alignment-when you return capital with profit, investors are likely to reinvest repeatedly, building long-term wealth for both parties. This dynamic creates two distinct roles: the Deal Provider who finds opportunities and contributes sweat equity, and the Cash Provider who supplies capital passively. When structured correctly, these relationships can deploy funding through various vehicles-debt secured by property liens, equity arrangements where investors own portions of properties, or unsecured lines for trusted partnerships. The versatility of private capital makes it ideal for different investment strategies, from quick-closing fix-and-flips to rental properties using the BRRRR method (Buy, Renovate, Rent, Refinance, Repeat) to larger commercial syndications.

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Building Your Foundation Before Seeking Capital

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Becoming the Person Others Trust With Money

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The Cash Provider Pyramid: Finding Your Investors

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From Fear to Funding: Making the Ask

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Structuring Win-Win Deals

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Playing the Long Game in Real Estate

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