How Matthew Ricciardella Built a $200M Real Estate portfolio From Scratch

What does it take to go from rock bottom to managing over $200 million in real estate assets? In this episode of the Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, host Shahid Durrani speaks with Matthew Ricciardella, the founder of Crystal View Capital, a self-made real estate mogul who built his portfolio by investing in recession-resistant assets like self-storage and manufactured housing communities. Matthew dives deep into the mindset, grit, and strategies that fueled his rise from financial struggles to leading a highly successful investment firm. Learn how he focuses on community impact, builds trust with investors, and secures off-market deals that deliver significant returns. If you’re an entrepreneur or investor looking for actionable wisdom on creating sustainable wealth and making a meaningful difference, this episode is for you.   Chapter Stamps: 01:35 Early Struggles and Resilience 02:40 The Role of Luck and Relationships 04:45 Embracing Discomfort for Growth 06:53 The Value of Self Storage and Manufactured Housing 08:10 Investing in Recession-Resilient Assets 08:59 Value-Add Strategies in Real Estate 12:43 Off-Market Deals and Relationship Building 15:23 Investor Returns and Fund Performance 16:58 Execution and Hard Work 24:16 Empowering Teams and Decision Making 25:12 Final Thoughts and Legacy 25:53 Closing Remarks Pullout Quotes: "I've been broke before... but deep down, I always knew it was going to work out." "Some of our largest enemies is success, because comfort breeds complacency." "We solve inefficiencies and create value — that’s our business model in a nutshell." "I’ll tell people exactly what we do because no one will outwork us." "You have to believe in your product. You have to believe in yourself." Social: Website: https://www.crystalviewcapital.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ricciardella-a9156796/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystalviewcapital/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrystalViewCapital/   Disclaimer: Please be aware that the opinions and perspectives conveyed in this podcast are solely those of our guests and do not necessarily represent the views, ideologies, or principles of Super Entrepreneurs Podcast, its associated entities, or any organizations they represent or are affiliated with. We provide a platform for discussion and exploration, and the content of each episode is understood to be independent expressions from our guests, rather than a reflection of the beliefs held by the podcast or its hosts. ▬▬▬ 👇🏽The SupeRize Momentum Accelerator (FREE GUIDE) 👇🏽 ▬▬▬ https://shahiddurrani.com/accelerator Notice to the Super Entrepreneurs community: Before we part, remember to join our Private Facebook group, 'Mindset for Business Success.' Here we share mindset wisdom to elevate your life and business LIVE every Tuesday morning (EST). Ready for a transformative journey? This group is your key to unlocking potential and achieving business growth. Don’t miss out on this incredible free resource. Join us in 'Mindset for Business Success' today! https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindsetforbusinesssuccess/ The only limits in our life are those we impose on ourselves. — Bob Proctor Affiliate Disclaimer: If you buy through one of the links provided, I may receive a commission (without any additional charge to you).   ▬▬▬ SHAHID’S LINKS ▬▬▬ https://zez.am/officialshahiddurrani Exciting News! 🎉 My podcast has been recognized among the top 60 in Entrepreneurship and top 90 in Lifestyle categories! These rankings were determined from thousands of podcasts worldwide based on relevancy, authority, social media presence, and freshness. A huge thank you to my listeners and supporters—this wouldn’t be possible without you! 🙌 Check out the full rankings here: 🔗 Top Entrepreneur Podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/entrepreneur_podcasts/ 🔗 Top Lifestyle Business Podcasts https://podcast.feedspot.com/lifestyle_business_podcasts/