In this episode of The Mastering Commercial Real Estate Podcast, host Cory Mortensen sits down with Jack Sorenson—former NFL wide receiver turned investor relations lead at Four Mile Capital. Jack opens up about his journey from pro football to multifamily syndication and the powerful lessons he’s carried with him—like delayed gratification, managing expectations, and the underrated superpower of vulnerability.

He shares tactical insights on how to turn passive investors into raving fans through world-class communication, timely updates, and relationship-first service. Learn how Jack implemented systems to track capital raise performance, why transparency is Four Mile’s secret weapon, and how he balances his ambitious goals with grounded gratitude. Whether you’re new to capital raising or looking to build investor loyalty, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and fresh perspective.

In this episode of the Mastering Commercial Real Estate Podcast, Cory sits down with Rick and Crystal Rumer—the dynamic duo behind Texas Secured Notes. With over a decade of experience, they break down their land-based owner-financing model that delivers double-digit passive income returns with minimized operational headaches. You'll learn how they buy large tracts of rural Texas land, subdivide them, and create notes for hands-off investors looking to cashflow like a bank.

The Rumers share the challenges that forged their entrepreneurial path, the systems they use to vet borrowers, and how their family-first values guide their business. Whether you’re curious about notes, land, or building a business with your spouse, this episode delivers actionable advice, behind-the-scenes insight, and heart.

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Ryan Twomey raised $9M, returned $10M to investors—and turned the whole thing into an HGTV show.

In this episode, host Cory Mortensen dives into the story behind “Cabin Wars: Flip It to Win It,” Ryan’s first real estate syndication deal involving a 435-unit RV park in Louisiana. Learn how he landed the TV deal, scaled to 574 units, quit his W-2 in 16 months, and built a disciplined system for growth.

Perfect for investors, syndicators, and anyone looking to raise capital with creativity and confidence.

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🛠 Timestamps:
00:00 – Intro & Ryan’s Background
05:25 – Strategic Networking Framework
13:25 – The Eviction That Sparked a Pivot
21:26 – The HGTV Cabin Wars Deal & $10M Return
25:30 – Structuring Deals in Today’s Market
32:00 – Investor Nurture Systems
48:50 – Final Advice & Mindset Mastery

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