Ritter on Real Estate Institutionalizing the Retail Investor Process with Hunter Thompson
As a big influence on Kent, Hunter Thompson has had a notable hand in bringing about the success of this very podcast. He joins us on the show today to talk about his remarkable process of finding the right deals and making the most of the opportunities that he finds. As someone fully committed to the vetting and due diligence processes, it is not surprising that Hunter is a step ahead of the rest, putting in the extra work in order to reap the rewards. And this extra work is now being shared with the public in the form of his podcast, book, ebook, and more! In our conversation today, we talk about the current status of passive investing, the momentum it has gained in the last few years, and the influence of the larger picture of the economy on the real estate markets. Hunter gives us a great idea of what he and his firm actually do, their specialty work, and the philosophies that inform their outlook. We get into some very simple actionable steps, like which questions investors should be asking when interviewing sponsors, and the asset classes that might be the best to look into right now. Our guest shares some of the things that have influenced his path; books, personalities, and most importantly a steadfast dedication to achieving greatness. Be sure to listen in to catch it all on today's show!
Key Points From This Episode:
- The passive investing revolution that is growing from small beginnings.
- Hunter's model for vetting sponsors and due diligence on potential deals.
- The important relationships that Hunter developed and learned from for his own business.
- Hunter's decision to actively seek out deals and the types of opportunities he looks out for.
- How Hunter goes about avoiding the damage caused by bad sponsors.
- Considering the macroeconomic picture and how this impacts real estate investments going forward.
- Performance during the pandemic and the methods that have aided Hunter and his business.
- The meaning behind the name Asym Capital and how this ties into Hunter's philosophy.
- Some of the asset classes that Hunter is most excited about currently and looking forward.
- The one question that Hunter believes all passive investors should ask sponsors.
- Hunter's greatest achievement; helping amazing individuals find their feet in the business!
- The books that inspired and influenced the kind of book that Hunter wanted to write.
- Mimicking greatness and sacrifice; the two components that have led to Hunter's success.
- Getting hold of Hunter and connecting with Asym Capital!
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Raising Capital for Real Estate
Raising Capital for Real Estate
111 Questions Passive Investors Should Be Asking
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