RTBL 11 | How to Raise Capital at Scale in a Tough Market with Quentin Edmonds

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros Podcast, Quentin Edmonds sits down with securities attorney and real estate investor Seth Bradley to unpack his unconventional journey from being adopted and raised in rural West Virginia to dropping out of medical school, building a big law pedigree at DLA Piper, and ultimately finding his highest and best use helping investors raise capital compliantly. Seth shares how his background as both an operator and an attorney shapes the way he advises sponsors, why accountability and integrity matter more than complex legal paperwork, and how real estate investors can responsibly scale using other people’s money. The conversation also explores the current market slowdown, the realities of capital raising in a tougher cycle, and why relationships, communication, and mindset are the real differentiators for long-term success. The episode closes with practical insight on navigating risk, building trust with investors, and positioning yourself for the next real estate upswing.

Bullet Point Highlights:

• Seth’s path from med school dropout to securities attorney and capital raiser

• Why raising capital compliantly is critical for real estate investors

• The difference between syndications, funds, and fund-of-funds structures

• Why legal documents cannot protect investors from bad operators

• How accountability and integrity shape successful capital raising

• The role relationships play in scaling real estate businesses

• Navigating headwinds in today’s real estate market

• Why communication is a force multiplier for investors and entrepreneurs

• Preparing now for the next real estate cycle

Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:

Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq

https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq

www.faebook.com/sethbradleyesq

https://www.threads.com/@sethbradleyesq

https://www.instagram.com/sethbradleyesq/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethbradleyesq/

https://passiveincomeattorney.com/seth-bradley/

https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/sethbradleyesq

https://medium.com/@sethbradleyesq

https://www.tiktok.com/@sethbradleyesq?lang=en

Quentin Edmonds / Real Estate Pros / Investor Fuel

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/investor-fuel-real-estate-show/id943707421

https://investorfuel.com/investor-fuel-show/

https://www.youtube.com/@investorfuel

https://www.instagram.com/quentinedmonds/?hl=en