
Cash Flow Connections - Real Estate Podcast
Welcome to the Cash Flow Connections Real Estate Podcast. This podcast provides insights into the intricacies of commercial real estate investing through interviews with some of the leading investors, sponsors, and managers in the U.S. The program centers on cash flow focused asset classes such as mobile home parks, self-storage, multi-family, and office, but virtually all types of real estate transactions will be covered. The podcast is hosted by Hunter Thompson, founder of Cash Flow Connections and full-time real estate investor.
Cash Flow Connections is a private equity firm that assists accredited investors achieve diversification though recession-resistant real estate.
Latest episodes

Jan 28, 2025 • 40min
How One Investor’s $300K Check Changed Everything - E1005 - TT
In this Topical Tuesday episode, I spoke with Morgan Keim who is the managing director of Ocean Ridge Capital. Having fundraised over $500M in his career, he specializes in matching investors to high-growth assets.
Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about:
How a single investor's commitment created momentum for a $1.8M raise
The mental roller coaster of capital raising and how to navigate uncertainty
Strategic pivots: leveraging capital raisers and structuring creative share classes
The challenges of securing debt financing and overcoming last-minute funding gaps
To your success,
Tyler Lyons
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Morgan Keim
Instagram
Website
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 27, 2025 • 8min
Two Best Investments Entrepreneurs Can Make - E1004 - MM
In today's Monday Minutes episode, I share the two best investments entrepreneurs can make: coaching and mentorship.
Discover how to find the right coach and why mentoring others is a game-changer for your personal and professional growth.
Don't miss these actionable insights!
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 24, 2025 • 19min
Doing Deals with the People You Actually Want to Do Deals With - E1003 - RMR
Ben and Eric Nelson of Wild Oak Capital join us to discuss their journey from diverse careers to building a thriving real estate business.
We explore the power of community-focused capital raising, the lessons from a challenging 2024, and their vision for meaningful partnerships. This episode dives into creating authentic connections and redefining success in real estate.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Ben and Eric Nelson
Website
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 23, 2025 • 28min
15% Cap Rates In Shopping Centers - E1002 - CFC
Manish Poushey, a savvy real estate investor based in Phoenix, shares his journey of transforming undervalued retail properties into cash flow gems. He reveals how his 2014 acquisition of a flex warehouse for $750k skyrocketed to over $3M, yielding impressive cap rates. Manish discusses unique financing strategies for liquor store acquisitions without upfront cash and emphasizes the power of focusing on a single market. He argues that retail assets still present incredible opportunities for investors in 2024, breaking down the secrets behind his success.

Jan 21, 2025 • 36min
Exploring Blue Ocean Real Estate Strategies: Opportunities in Land Development and Housing - E1001 - TT
In this Topical Tuesday episode, I spoke with Logan Freeman who is the founder and managing broker at XChangeCRE, where he oversees acquisitions and investment strategies.
Be sure to tune in if you’re interested in learning about:
Investment trends like data centers, neighborhood retail, and addressing the U.S. housing deficit.
Land entitlement and development as a blue ocean strategy, including challenges and rewards.
How to identify prime locations, assess market demand, and navigate regulatory hurdles.
Land development is best suited for and explore potential exit strategies for maximizing returns.
To your success,
Tyler Lyons
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Logan Freeman
LinkedIn
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 20, 2025 • 12min
3 Ways To Get More $100M+ Relationships - E1000 - MM
In today's Monday Minutes episode, learn how to connect with ultra-high-net-worth individuals by adding value without taking their time.
I break down key strategies, real-life examples, and the formula for building meaningful relationships with centimillionaires and billionaires.
Don't miss this blueprint for next-level networking!
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 17, 2025 • 14min
Navigating the Build-to-Rent Boom - E999 - RMR
Ryan Watts shares his impressive journey in co-founding a firm that focuses on build-to-rent projects. He reflects on personal growth through the pandemic and highlights a notable affordable housing development in Oklahoma City. The conversation dives into the complexities of partnerships, particularly within family dynamics. Exciting developments in Centerville and Kansas City reveal the firm's future aspirations. Additionally, the value of mastermind communities for networking and collaboration is emphasized, showcasing the power of relationships in real estate.

Jan 16, 2025 • 36min
How to Scale Your Business The Smart Way - E998 - CFC
Most entrepreneurs want to scale their businesses as fast as possible…
But when you grow at speed, you don't give your business the crucial time it needs to build solid fundamentals…
...that are required to sustain that level of growth.
This is exactly why some of the smartest operators are choosing to slow down…
Just like Kathy and Rich Fettke (my podcast guests for today)...
…who, after making the Inc. 5000 list three years in a row, decided to focus on quality over growth…
...and ended up growing even faster!
Listen in as they reveal the counterintuitive lessons from their new book "Scaling Smart."
The Fettkes have grown RealWealth to over 77,000 members while building a business that can run without them.
In today's episode, they break down:
Why faster growth often leads to bigger problems
How to transition from operator to true business leader
The exact process for building a self-managing company
When hiring expensive executives can kill your momentum
Plus, they share why you should design your business around your life, and not the other way around...
If you want to scale without sacrificing your freedom or your sleep listen to the episode now.
Take Control,
Hunter Thompson
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Katty and Rich Fettke
Website
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre

Jan 14, 2025 • 39min
From The Archive: The Future of Commercial Real Estate: Office Market Distress, Suburban Migration, and Build-to-Rent Opportunities - E997 - TT
Richard Barkham, Global Chief Economist at CBRE, shares insights on the evolving landscape of commercial real estate. He discusses the challenges faced by the office sector post-COVID and how companies are redefining spaces. Richard also highlights demographic shifts driving growth in the Sun Belt, boosting the multifamily market. Analyzing build-to-rent opportunities, he explains why this sector is poised for long-term success amid suburban migration trends. His expertise sheds light on the cautious optimism banks hold despite high vacancy rates.

Jan 13, 2025 • 14min
How To Go From $0 to $100M AUM In 2025 - E996 - MM
In this Monday Minutes episode, I break down the exact steps to go from zero to $100M in assets under management in 2025.
From forming strategic partnerships to mastering the art of capital raising, this is your blueprint for success.
Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge.
Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre