How did one fund manager raise $7.5M+ from strangers on LinkedIn—without paid ads or a prior network?

In this episode discover how Nishant Sondhi, founder of Sondi Capital Group, built a thriving Fund of Funds business in just 15 months—by mastering LinkedIn. Nishant shares exactly how he leveraged outbound strategy, consistent content creation, and powerful storytelling to attract high-level W2 investors working at Fortune 500 firms. You’ll hear his step-by-step approach to investor outreach, his Fund of Funds fee structure philosophy, and how he structures deals to deliver better-than-direct returns to LPs. This conversation is a masterclass in capital raising for fund managers ready to grow without gatekeepers.

Top 5 Key Takeaways:

1. LinkedIn Mastery: Nishant raised over $7.5M exclusively from LinkedIn using both inbound content and outbound messaging—no ads, no cold calls.
2. Investor Avatar Targeting: His ideal LP? W2 professionals at Fortune 500 companies in tech, finance, and consulting—especially immigrants who share his story.
3. Content Strategy Framework: He posts 5x a week, balancing personal storytelling (top-of-funnel), real estate education (middle), and case studies (bottom).
4. Outbound Sequences That Convert: Nishant walks through his low-pressure, relationship-first messaging strategy that gets results without automation tools.
5. Fund Economics that Win Trust: He ensures LPs always receive better returns through his SPV than going direct, while transparently earning his fee through smart arbitrage.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai

What if you started in real estate at 18 and built an empire worth over $575 million?

In this powerful episode of the Hero Capital Show, Tim Mai sits down with Brian Baniqued, a second-generation real estate broker and dynamic entrepreneur whose journey spans multifamily syndications, office complexes, retail centers, and even modular development.

Brian shares how he went from organizing papers in his mom’s real estate office to building vertically integrated companies in brokerage, finance, and property management—all while raising $27M+ in capital. You’ll discover his early cash-flow strategy with FHA fourplexes, his transition into syndication and condo development, and how he now leverages modular construction to build faster and smarter.

Top 5 Key Takeaways:

- Start Young, Think Big: Brian began at 18 by house-hacking with FHA loans and quickly scaled into multifamily ownership.

- Power of 1031 Exchanges: He used strategic exchanges to go from small fourplexes to large apartment buildings and commercial assets.

- Vertical Integration Advantage: By building brokerage, mortgage, and management companies, Brian controlled every part of the investment life cycle.

- Modular Construction Insights: Learn the pros, cons, and cost nuances of using prefab construction for faster multifamily builds.

- Investor Loyalty Through Strategy: His ability to guide investors through exit strategies and reinvestments built a loyal capital base over decades.


About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai

What does it take to scale from maxed-out credit cards to a $250 million self-storage empire?

Discover how Fernando Angelucci reveals the exact strategies that helped him raise over $30 million, close 54+ deals across 24 states, and dominate one of the most overlooked asset classes in commercial real estate.

You'll learn why self-storage outperforms multifamily in risk-adjusted returns, how Fernando builds high-octane investor relationships using podcasts and social proof, and why his team prioritizes community impact with every facility they develop. Whether you're an investor searching for recession-resilient assets or an entrepreneur aiming to raise capital at scale, this episode delivers the insights and playbook you can’t afford to miss.

5 Key Takeaways to learn from this episode:

1. $250M Built in 6 Years – Fernando scaled his self-storage portfolio across 24 states with over 822 investors.
2. The Power of Podcasts – His multi-channel strategy turns one podcast into 700+ pieces of content to build trust and visibility.
3. Why Self-Storage Wins – No tenants, toilets, or trash—and recession resilience makes it an investor favorite.
4. Strict Investor Vetting – A high-bar application filters serious, committed investors ready to deploy capital.
5. Community-Driven Brand – Every Social Self Storage facility contributes locally, creating goodwill and brand loyalty.

About Tim Mai

Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches.

He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing.

He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.

He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers.

Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments.

Connect with Tim
Website: Capital Raising Party
Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation
Instagram: @timmaicom
Twitter: @timmai
LinkedIn: Tim Mai
YouTube: Tim Mai