How do you actually raise private money for real estate — without hype, pressure, or losing your integrity? In this episode of The Real Wealth Formula Podcast, host Brad Hovis sits down with Adam Adams, a real estate investor who has raised millions in private capital, to uncover the real 5-step process to raising money the right way. They break down why “good deals” aren’t enough to attract investors — and how faith, integrity, and trust are the ultimate foundation for long-term wealth building. If you’ve ever struggled to find funding for your deals or wondered how top investors attract capital ethically, this episode is your roadmap to doing it with confidence and character. 💡 Key Takeaways Good deals don’t automatically attract capital — people invest in you, not just the numbers. The 5-step process to raising private money with integrity. Why building your team and your reputation comes before finding deals. The conversations that lead to real investor commitments. How character compounds faster than marketing. 🔗 Resources and Links Mentioned REIBIZ: reibiz.com FreedomSoft: realwealthformula.com/sponsors PropStream: realwealthformula.com/sponsors Roll Over To Retire Book: rollovertoretire.com 🤝 Connect With Us Website: www.realwealthformula.com Phone: 877-77-MOGUL Email: Real Wealth Formula LinkedIn: Real Wealth Formula Instagram: @realwealthformula X (Twitter): @realwealthshow TikTok: @realwealthformula YouTube: Real Wealth Formula 📱 Guest Details Adam Adams Linkedin The Podcast on Podcasting ⏳ Chapters 00:00 – How to raise private money for real estate deals 00:35 – The truth: good deals don’t automatically attract money 01:00 – Step 1: Get educated before you raise capital 02:00 – Step 2: Select a strong market with tailwinds 03:06 – Step 3: Build your team before finding deals 06:30 – Step 4: Start raising capital before you have a deal 08:26 – How to talk to investors and get pre-commitments 15:03 – Why you need triple the commitments you think 22:23 – Real ways to find investors (letters, meetups, events) 25:48 – How to stay SEC-compliant while raising capital 28:00 – Adam’s story: almost losing $500K of investor money 31:10 – Integrity builds trust (and more wealth than marketing) 33:43 – Your first million comes from friends and family 35:15 – The millionaire next door: real wealth doesn’t flash 39:07 – Fitness, focus, and financial success (compound effect) 42:00 – How small habits create big wealth 45:00 – Conclusion

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