In this episode, Michael Blank breaks down one of the biggest mental roadblocks that keeps aspiring apartment investors from doing their first deal: raising capital. While most new investors gravitate toward finding deals because it feels safer, Michael explains why capital raising is the true catalyst for building a successful syndication business. He shares practical strategies for overcoming fear, leveraging experienced partners, having meaningful investor conversations before you have a deal, and building a repeatable system that attracts capital through trust and relationships. If you've ever believed you "can't raise money," this episode will challenge that mindset and give you a clear roadmap to getting started.

• Raising Capital Is a Learnable Skill
• Many successful investors initially avoided capital raising, only to discover it was easier—and more rewarding—than they expected once they took action.
• Start Building Investor Relationships Before You Have a Deal
• Waiting until a property is under contract is too late. Educating investors and securing soft commitments ahead of time dramatically increases your chances of closing deals.
• Your Team Can Replace Your Lack of Experience
• If you don't have a track record, surround yourself with experienced operators, lenders, advisors, and property managers to build investor confidence.
• Focus on Conversations, Not Sales Pitches
• The best capital raisers educate, ask questions, and build trust rather than trying to convince people to invest immediately.
• Raise Money One-on-One Before Scaling Online
• Personal conversations help you refine your message, understand investor concerns, and build credibility before investing in online marketing.
• Strategic Partnerships Accelerate Growth
• Partnering with experienced capital raisers and syndicators allows you to access larger investor networks and scale your business much faster.

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In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Nicolas Lares, founder and CEO of Insur3Tech, to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing real estate investors today: skyrocketing insurance costs. Nicolas shares how his experience building innovative insurance solutions for Amazon's logistics network led him to create a group captive insurance model that gives real estate investors—from single-family landlords to large multifamily operators—more control over one of their fastest-growing expenses. They discuss why insurance premiums continue to rise, how captive insurance works, and why this alternative model can reduce costs, improve coverage, and even generate profit distributions for policyholders. If you're looking for practical ways to protect your portfolio and improve cash flow, this episode offers a fresh perspective on an often-overlooked wealth-building strategy.

• Traditional Insurance Is Becoming a Major Threat to Cash Flow
• Rising premiums, reduced coverage, and increasing claims costs are making insurance one of the biggest challenges for real estate investors today.
• Captive Insurance Gives Investors More Control
• By joining a group captive, investors become part owners of the insurance company, allowing them to potentially lower costs while sharing in the company's profits.
• Smaller Investors Can Now Access a Strategy Once Reserved for Institutions
• Group captives make it possible for investors with just a few rental properties to benefit from a model that was traditionally only available to large portfolio owners.
• Lower Claims Lead to Lower Long-Term Costs
• Captive insurance aligns incentives by rewarding responsible owners who actively manage risk instead of encouraging unnecessary claims.
• Strong Underwriting Protects the Entire Group
• Careful member selection, property inspections, and ongoing risk management help create a healthier insurance pool and more predictable results.
• Creative Solutions Can Strengthen Your Investing Business
• Exploring alternatives like captive insurance can help investors protect NOI, improve long-term profitability, and build more resilient real estate portfolios.

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• Attorney - Swafford Law LLC
• Mentor - Deal Maker Mentoring

Connect with Michael Blank

TheFreedomPodcast.com

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Get the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank

For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session530/