Ever wonder how everyday investors can pool together to fund purpose-driven real estate projects—without needing six figures to start?

In this episode of the Fractional Co-FOunder, host Stella Han sits down with Michelle & Vin, founders of the Amigos Investment Club, to share their journey of raising private capital, building trusted relationships, and creating win-win opportunities through short-term lending and impact-driven co-living projects.

💡 Inside this episode, you’ll discover:

• How Michelle & Vin raised and overfunded their first Amigos Club in just 10 days

• The secrets to raising private money (OPM) and why communication is key

• Lessons learned from underwriting deals and protecting investors

• Why saying “no” is sometimes the biggest win

• How to collaborate with non-accredited investors starting with as little as $5K

• What’s next: Amigos 2.0 and new co-living projects in 2025

With over 21 years in real estate and 450+ transactions completed, Michelle & Vin prove that raising capital is more than numbers—it’s about relationships, trust, and building legacies together.

👉 Want to join the next club or learn more? Visit AmigosInvestment.Club or ⁠MichelleAndVin.com⁠ and follow @MyStoryMichelle and @MyStoryVin.

📌 Timestamps
00:01 – Welcome & introduction
00:35 – What is the Amigos Investment Club?
01:28 – Why smaller investors needed this model
03:26 – Vin’s 21-year journey in real estate & lessons learned
05:21 – Michelle’s capital-raising superpower & paying out 7 figures in PML interest
07:49 – Education & literacy for private money lenders
09:50 – Saying no to deals & protecting the club
12:41 – Growing to 51 members and oversubscribed in 10 days
15:15 – Capital raising playbook: follow-up, consistency, storytelling
20:17 – Overfunded & what’s next for Amigos 2.0

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Feel like you’re hustling solo?

Discover how the rooms you enter can explode your ability to raise private capital—without cold-pitching strangers.

Michelle & Vin just came back from Pace Morby’s Squad Up reunion, where connections turned into funded deals faster than Lucky the Maltese could jump on camera.

From meeting 100+ investors before check-in to spotting red flags on “rah-rah” events, they break down:

*The “100-call” challenge that unlocked capital commitments pre-conference

*Why vetting masterminds before you swipe $30k saves time and reputation

*How Trello boards & intentional follow-ups convert handshakes into hard dollars

*Real-world case: pairing a Birmingham affordable-housing vision with ready OPM

*The secret to balancing motivational hype with actionable tactics✨ Value / Key Takeaways

*Proven scripts to spark meaningful conversations (even for introverts)

*Checklist for evaluating events: ROI, tribe fit, access to deal flow

*Action plan to 10× any mastermind investment through private money lending partnerships

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🔥 Ever gone to a real estate event and left with zero real connections? That ends now!

This special After Hours episode was recorded live at the Squad Up Summit in Dallas — and trust us, it's not your average podcast setup. We're talking LED lanyards, QR codes that do more than just link to your Insta, and bold moves that actually get you remembered.We’re breaking down the real, tactical ways to show up intentionally, connect with capital, and leverage every single event you attend.Whether you're a seasoned investor or brand new to raising private money, this episode is packed with hard-earned tips from the trenches of real estate networking.

💥 In this episode, we cover:How we pre-network before events (and why it’s a game-changer)Tips to stand out (on a budget)Building your own CRM follow-up funnel on autopilotWhat to say to attract private money lendersHow to actually connect with people instead of hiding in your hotel room

🎯 Our current 90-day focus:→ Connecting with private money lenders→ Helping investors get funding for deals→ Creating real relationships that convertSo if you’re trying to raise capital or become someone’s bank, this one’s for you.

🔗 Ready to stop attending and start executing?

Book a call with us or check out our CRM & capital raising course:👉 MichelleAndVin.com

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❎ We are not a CPAs, attorneys, insurance agents contractors, lenders, or financial advisors. The content in these videos shall not be construed as tax, legal, insurance, construction, engineering, health & safety, electrical, financial advice, or other and may be outdated or inaccurate; it is YOUR responsibility to verify all information yourself. If you need advice, please contact a qualified professional. This is a Youtube video for entertainment purposes ONLY ❎