

Real Estate Underground
Ed Mathews - Clark St Capital LLC
Welcome to Real Estate Underground, your go-to podcast for aspiring and seasoned multifamily real estate investors looking to elevate their game. Join us as we delve deep into the world of multifamily investments and syndications, unearthing the secrets, strategies, and insider knowledge that can help you build wealth through real estate.We bring you candid weekly conversations with some of the industry's most experienced and successful multifamily investors, operators, and syndicators. We also dabble in other asset classes. These professionals share their hard-earned wisdom, challenges, and triumphs, providing you with the tools and insights needed to buy your first or next investment property confidently, one episode at a time.Subscribe now and join the Real Estate Underground community, where we empower you to make smarter investment decisions and create lasting wealth through multifamily real estate.
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Aug 19, 2025 • 29min
Building Wealth Without Feeding the Tax Monster with Jason Melillo
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Website: https://kbkg.comFree Giveaway: https://www.kbkg.com/residential-costsegregatorPromo Code: Underground2025LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jasonmelillocpaClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Aug 12, 2025 • 43min
Why Self-Storage Outperforms other Real Estate Assets Even in the Worst Market Cycles with Joe Downs
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Email: joe@belroseam.comCoaching Class: Scott Meyers AcademyClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Aug 5, 2025 • 33min
From Active Investor to Private Equity Fund Manager: Lon Welsh's Evolution
Send us a textEpisode Resources: Download A Free Copy of the Book: irontoncapital.com/reundergroundEmail: lonwelsh@irontoncapital.comMobile: 303 619 0633Clark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jul 29, 2025 • 31min
Car Washes, Flex Industrial, and the Alpha Strategy with John Azar
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Email: azar@peak15cap.comWebsite: www.peak15cap.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jul 22, 2025 • 7min
SPECIAL Beyond the Bank: Why Smart Investors Choose Real Estate Debt Funds
Send us a textWe explore how real estate debt funds work for passive investors and why becoming a limited partner might be the smart solution for steady income without property management headaches.• Investing as a limited partner means putting your money into a professionally managed fund that lends to real estate investors• Limited partners earn consistent returns (typically 7-10% annually) without dealing with tenants, renovations, or property management• Real estate debt funds lend money secured by properties, typically at 60-70% loan-to-value ratios• Returns are distributed monthly or quarterly as interest income that is likely taxable• This strategy works well for busy professionals, retirees, or anyone seeking passive income backed by real assets• Most suitable for investors prioritizing capital preservation and cash flow rather than appreciation• Income is typically taxed as ordinary interest income, making tax-advantaged accounts worth considering• Next episode will cover fund structures, deal sourcing, and how investors get paidIf you enjoyed this format and got some value out of it, leave a comment and tell me what else you want to learn about. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jul 15, 2025 • 22min
Flex Space: The Hidden Gem in Commercial Real Estate with Alec McElhinny
Send us a textEpisode Resources: Website: https://land-play.com Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jul 8, 2025 • 29min
From Active to Passive: The 1031 Exchange Revolution with Ben Carmona
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Website: www.perchwealth.comCellphone Number: 818-269-4972Clark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jul 1, 2025 • 42min
Beyond Blueprints: An Architect's Journey into Real Estate Investment with Mark Shuler
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Website: sgreinvestments.comEmail: investor@sgreinvestments.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jun 24, 2025 • 25min
Building Success One Deal at a Time with Daniel Angel Mejia
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Website: apexinvestments.usEmail: Dangel@ apexinvestments.usLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-angel-mejiaClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital

Jun 17, 2025 • 43min
You Don't Need To Be Special To Succeed in Real Estate Syndications with Chad Ackerman
Send us a textEpisode Resources:Book: Invest Smart Spotting Red Flags in Real Estate Syndications by Gary Lipsky Email: chadackermanrealestate.comClark St Digital helps you grow your real estate company with:Amazing Overseas Talent who cost 80% less than their US equivalentsDone-For-You subscription servicesDone-For-You project servicesGo to ClarkStDigital.com to schedule your free strategy meeting. Additional Resources: Clark St Capital: https://www.clarkst.com Clark St Digital: https://www.clarkstdigital.com Podcast: https://bit.ly/3LzZdDx Find Us On Social Media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstinvestorsacademy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital