What happened to the easy money era? In this episode, Seth reconnects with investor and BiggerPockets personality Matt Faircloth, founder of The DeRosa Group. They unpack how the capital-raising landscape has shifted, why fund-to-fund models are gaining traction, and why flipping homes isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Matt also shares his unfiltered perspective on the future of multifamily, the rise of accredited vs. non-accredited structures, and where smart money should focus next. Bullet Points and Highlights: - Behind the scenes at BiggerPockets and Best Ever conferences - The rise of fund-to-funds and why it matters for capital raisers - Why Fractional isn’t a perfect fit for serious investors - The reality behind flipping vs. long-term real estate investing - How TV glamorizes flipping and why “slow wealth” isn’t sexy - Matt’s take on America’s obsession with quick returns - A preview of what’s next for The DeRosa Group Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links: Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.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 Matt Faircloth's Link https: //www.facebook.com/mdfaircloth/?utm https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdfaircloth/ https://www.instagram.com/themattfaircloth/?hl=en&utm

In this episode, Matt explains that the value separating Matt in the top 1 percent is creativity, problem solving, sustained focus, and a strong commitment to positivity. Early in Matt’s career, shiny object syndrome pulled Matt in multiple directions, bouncing between flips, wholesales, and rentals. Once Matt learned to deny that impulse and stay focused, results compounded. Matt’s positive outlook is a defining advantage, allowing Matt to navigate crises, reframe challenges, and find solutions even when situations look chaotic. The biggest risks Matt has taken include quitting a job to go all-in on real estate and making large, calculated bets on undervalued or irreplaceable assets. Matt points to a major multimillion-dollar fix and flip and a 198-unit multifamily purchase in North Carolina as examples of big, well-calculated bets that built significant wealth.

Bullet Points and Highlights: - Matt says creativity is one of the main qualities that separates Matt from others. - Matt identifies problem solving as a core driver of Matt’s success. - Matt acknowledges shiny object syndrome held Matt back during the early years. - Matt’s results took off once Matt committed to a single lane and stayed focused. - Matt considers positivity a defining part of Matt’s brand and approach. - Matt uses positive thinking to reframe challenges and find solutions under pressure. - Matt’s first major risk was quitting a job to pursue real estate full time. - Matt and Matt’s wife lived below their means for years to build the foundation. - Matt takes large but calculated bets on undervalued and irreplaceable assets. - Matt highlights wins like a multimillion-dollar fix and flip and a 198-unit North Carolina property as examples of big bets that built Matt’s wealth.

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Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.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

Matt Faircloth's Link https://www.facebook.com/mdfaircloth/?utm https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdfaircloth/ https://www.instagram.com/themattfaircloth/?hl=en&utm

In this episode, Devan explains that he made his first million by launching Burn Boot Camp from a parking lot in Charlotte when he and his wife had no money and knew no one. Within two years, the business took off, but Devan immediately reinvested every dollar back into the company to fuel growth. Devan says his last million came recently, noting that the business now produces that level of income in extremely short time frames due to scale. Looking ahead, Devan’s focus is no longer on his own next million. Instead, Devan wants his next million to come through helping franchise partners hit their first million. Devan sees himself as a creator and fire starter rather than an operator, and he believes the real game now is elevating others and making the “million dollar club” part of the Burn Boot Camp culture.

Bullet Points and Highlights: - Devan and his wife launched the business without money or connections. - Burn Boot Camp grew quickly, reaching seven figures within two years. - Devan reinvested all early profits back into the business rather than keeping them. - Devan says the last million came very recently due to the scale of the company. - The business now generates million dollar increments in very short time frames. - Devan believes the first million is the hardest and most important because it creates financial freedom. - Devan identifies as a fire starter and visionary rather than a CEO or operator. - Devan wants his next million to come from helping franchise partners reach their first million. - Devan says the culture of Burn Boot Camp is now shifting toward celebrating franchisees joining the million dollar club. - Devan made the first million by starting Burn Boot Camp in a parking lot in Charlotte at age 24.

Links from the Show and Guest Info and Links:

Seth Bradley’s Links: https://x.com/sethbradleyesq https://www.youtube.com/@sethbradleyesq www.facebook.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

Devan Kline's Link https://www.instagram.com/devan.kline/?hl=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.facebook.com/devankline1/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/devan-kline-79469949/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://x.com/devankline?lang=en&utm_source=chatgpt.com