The Truth About Value-Add Investing with Matt Brawner
04/15/25 • 25 min
In this episode of Sky's The Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Matt Brawner, founder of Endurus Capital and Minnesota Capital Management, to talk about his journey from buying his first townhome with $5,000 to building a diversified real estate portfolio that includes large multifamily deals and even land lease developments.
Matt shares how he scaled from small, hands-on investments to becoming a vertically integrated operator focused on value-add multifamily in the Midwest, why cash-on-cash return now matters more than cap rates, and how he’s navigating today’s rising interest rate environment.
They also dive into Matt’s structured daily routine, his commitment to family, and what it really takes to be successful in real estate over the long haul. Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, this episode is full of real talk and practical wisdom.
👉 Tune in now to hear how Matt built his real estate business from the ground up.
🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/
• Matt Brawner Email: [email protected]
• Endurus Capital Website: https://www.enduruscapital.com/
• Matt Brawner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbrawner/
#RealEstateInvesting #MattBrawner #MultifamilyInvesting #CashOnCashReturns #EndurusCapital #PassiveIncome #LandLeaseDeals #SkyTheLimitPodcast #WealthBuilding #PropertyManagement #VerticalIntegration #MidwestRealEstate #FinancialFreedom #ValueAddInvesting #RealEstateJourney #InvestSmart
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In this episode of Sky's The Limit Podcast, Mike Doherty sits down with Matt Brawner, founder of Endurus Capital and Minnesota Capital Management, to talk about his journey from buying his first townhome with $5,000 to building a diversified real estate portfolio that includes large multifamily deals and even land lease developments.
Matt shares how he scaled from small, hands-on investments to becoming a vertically integrated operator focused on value-add multifamily in the Midwest, why cash-on-cash return now matters more than cap rates, and how he’s navigating today’s rising interest rate environment.
They also dive into Matt’s structured daily routine, his commitment to family, and what it really takes to be successful in real estate over the long haul. Whether you're just getting started or scaling up, this episode is full of real talk and practical wisdom.
👉 Tune in now to hear how Matt built his real estate business from the ground up.
🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/
• Matt Brawner Email: [email protected]
• Endurus Capital Website: https://www.enduruscapital.com/
• Matt Brawner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbrawner/
#RealEstateInvesting #MattBrawner #MultifamilyInvesting #CashOnCashReturns #EndurusCapital #PassiveIncome #LandLeaseDeals #SkyTheLimitPodcast #WealthBuilding #PropertyManagement #VerticalIntegration #MidwestRealEstate #FinancialFreedom #ValueAddInvesting #RealEstateJourney #InvestSmart
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The Future of Property Management: AI + Automation with Dana Dunford
In this episode of Sky's the Limit, Mike Doherty sits down with Dana Dunford, CEO of Hemlane, a venture-backed property management platform revolutionizing the way investors manage rentals from anywhere in the country.
Dana shares how she went from working at Apple and Nest to co-founding a platform that now supports over 28,000 rentals and processes $1 billion in payments. She dives into her personal real estate investing journey, how Hemlane simplifies remote property management, and what the future of the industry looks like with the rise of AI and automation. They also explore how Hemlane helps investors build a team remotely, scale portfolios without borders, and protect their cash flow with smart systems. Whether you’re managing one unit or hundreds, this episode will challenge the way you think about managing rentals.
👉 Tune in now to learn how to scale smarter and invest anywhere.
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• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/
• Dana Dunford Email: [email protected]
• Hemline Website: https://www.hemlane.com
• Hemline LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hemlane/
• Dana Dunford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danahdunford/
• Hemline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hemlane/
• Dana Dunford Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danahdunford/
• Dana Dunford X: https://x.com/dana110001
#RealEstateInvesting #PropertyManagement #Hemlane #RemoteInvesting #DanaDunford #PassiveIncome #RealEstateTech #FinancialFreedom #RentalPropertyTips #AIinRealEstate #SkyTheLimitPodcast #WealthBuilding #InvestAnywhere #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateAutomation
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How to Build a $575M Real Estate Portfolio with David Saxe
In this episode of Sky’s the Limit, Mike Doherty sits down with David Saxe, Co-Founder and Managing Principal at Calvera Partners, to dive deep into building a real estate investment firm from the ground up.
David shares how he transitioned from working with Sam Zell’s Equity Office to co-founding Calvera, which has now completed over $575 million in transactions across apartments, retail, offices, and hotels. They discuss how Calvera evolved from small rent-controlled buildings in the Bay Area to raising $100M+ private funds, why Calvera prefers private equity over REIT structures, and how David’s team is navigating today’s real estate cycles across the Bay Area and Sunbelt markets.
If you want real insights on fundraising, private REITs, market strategy, and the real realities of scaling a real estate firm, this episode is a must-listen!
👉 Tune in now to hear how David built Calvera Partners—and where he’s placing bets in today’s market!
🔗 Useful Links:
• Our Website: https://www.skytreeinvestments.com/po...
• Find us on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/skysthelimitpodcast
• Our Producer: https://capturetheconcept.com/
• David Saxe Email: [email protected]
• David Saxe Phone Number: (415) 765-7239
• David Saxe LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsaxe/
• David Saxe X: https://twitter.com/DaveBSaxe
• Calvera Partners website: https://calverapartners.com/
#RealEstateInvesting #PrivateEquity #DavidSaxe #CalveraPartners #Fundraising #PrivateREIT #BayAreaRealEstate #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateStrategy #SkyTheLimitPodcast #WealthBuilding #PassiveIncome #InvestmentFund #Entrepreneurship #CommercialRealEstate
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