132. Deal Deep-Dive: Finding Opportunity in Adversity with Ed Mathews

ABOUT ED MATHEWS Ed Mathews is a seasoned real estate investor and the Founder of Clark St Capital. With over a decade of experience, Ed built a portfolio of multifamily properties in CT and Southeast US.  For 24+ years, he worked for Silicon Valley start-ups, honing his skills in the go-to tech world. It wasn't until 2011 that Ed bought his first rental property. In 2018, he left the rat race to focus entirely on growing Clark St.  When he's not hunting new projects, he can be found spending time with his wife and their daughters. With deep real estate knowledge and a passion for helping others achieve their goals. Ed is a trusted mentor for anyone looking to build their own real estate empire.         THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Ed’s career and journey in real estate investing Real estate as a side hustle Transition to full-time real estate venture About Clark St Capital and current portfolio Acquisition and disposition of assets  Raising capital through the 1031 exchange Takeaway from his career that is helpful in real estate business About the 12-unit Multifamily Deal Process of acquisition and value-add plan Challenges encountered and what he learned from this deal Ed’s first deal in real estate that was successful  Overcoming Analysis Paralysis Connect with Ed     KEY QUOTE:  “If I learned anything from my Silicon Valley days, I would rather fire and then aim, make a mistake, and fix it than wait for a perfect scenario, which never arrives by the way.”       SUMMARY OF BUSINESS: Clark St Capital LLC is a long-term holder of multi-family and mixed-use investment properties in Connecticut and throughout the US. We elevate people and their communities through sound real estate investment and management.        ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK     The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.       The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professional that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.             #RealEstateInvesting #Syndication #Underwriting #ApartmentInvesting #RealEstatePortfolio #Rentals #PropertyManagement #RealEstateInvestor #MultiFamily #Acquisition #Connecticut #SiliconValley #FireDamage #RaisingCapital #AfterRepairValue #ClarkStCapital #LetterOfIntent #AssetManagement #Buildings #TechWorld #Assets #PassiveInvestments #InvestmentOpportunity #CashFlow #PassiveWealth #FinancialFreedom #NewEpisode #podcasting #JointheWINpod #WestsideInvestorsNetwork         CONNECT WITH ED MATHEWS: Website: https://www.clarkst.com  Phone: (860)675-5800  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clarkstcapital  Podcast: Real Estate Underground  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clark-st-capital  Twitter: https://twitter.com/clarkstcapital1  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ClarkStCapital  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clarkstcapital              CONNECT WITH US     For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:   ·    Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/         For information on Portland Property Management:   ·    Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com   ·    Youtube | @UptownProperties         Westside Investors Network   ·    Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/   ·    Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx   ·    Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork   ·    LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/   ·    Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork   ·    Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork