

From Multifamily to Market Mastery: Raising Capital in Uncertain Times with Hunter Thompson
Aug 1, 2025
Hunter Thompson, founder of RaisingCapital.com and expert in real estate, shares his insights on navigating investment in uncertain times. He discusses the pitfalls of high projected IRRs and highlights the importance of structuring deals carefully. Hunter emphasizes advertising compliance and the rising trend of business acquisitions as investment opportunities. Listeners gain valuable strategies for adapting to market cycles and diversifying beyond multifamily real estate, empowering them to thrive in a complex landscape.
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Starting in a Downturn
- Hunter Thompson started in real estate in 2010 during a market downturn seeing it as a major opportunity while others were struggling.
- He quickly built a network of successful investors who survived the crash and began working on larger deals.
Market Cycle Mentality
- Market cycles change investors' rules of thumb repeatedly, reflecting shifting risk tolerances and market realities.
- Success over a cycle builds conviction, notoriety, and a growing network, but it can lead to overconfidence before a downturn.
Disclose All Deal Outcomes
- Always disclose all deals, including the bad ones, to investors to build trust and comply with securities laws.
- Be transparent about challenges in deals and communicate actively to avoid legal trouble and maintain investor confidence.