The #1 Tip to Raise Money for your Real Estate Deal | Marcin Drozdz (Ep 145)

May 6, 2025

Marcin Drozdz, a capital-raising expert who has raised over $300 million for real estate, shares his journey from sleeping on lawn chairs to success in the industry. He emphasizes the importance of relationships and personal branding for raising capital. The discussion dives into effective partnership strategies, legal complexities of capital raising, and the differences between syndication and fund models. Marcin also highlights valuable resources for aspiring investors and shares personal anecdotes about mentorship and time management.

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ADVICE

Raise Relationships Before Deals

Start raising credibility and relationships before you find a deal.
The deal comes second; people invest in you, not just the deal.

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ANECDOTE

First Real Estate Deal Struggles

Marcin's first real estate deal was a mess, bought a house with negative cash flow.
He and a friend even moved in while struggling with renovations and finances.

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Hire for Operational Support

Hire someone to handle all non-revenue tasks like bookkeeping and scheduling.
This frees you to focus on your strengths, especially if you're good in front of people.

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From Fast Food to Real Estate Success

01:39 • 28min

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Navigating Partnerships in Real Estate

29:51 • 12min

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Navigating the Legal Landscape of Real Estate Capital Raising

41:36 • 5min

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Navigating Real Estate Investment Models

46:17 • 30min

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Influential Figures and Time Management

01:16:01 • 10min

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Accessing Valuable Resources for Real Estate Investment

01:25:41 • 2min

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🎥 DESCRIPTION
Capital-raising expert, Marcin Drozdz shares how he went from sleeping on lawn chairs to raising over $300 million for real estate and private equity. He breaks down the biggest mistakes investors make when trying to raise money and why building trust before finding a deal is the real key to success. Packed with raw stories, smart frameworks, and tactical advice, this one’s a masterclass for anyone looking to scale.

In this episode, we also talk about:
• raised over $300M for real estate and private equity
• got his break working with Ken Mc Elroy and Robert Kiyosaki
• prefers boring, stable real estate over risky ventures
• created the “E.A.S.Y.” capital-raising framework
• and SO much more

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