In this episode of the Go Big Live Real Estate Investors podcast, host Matt Drouin speaks with Evan Polaski of Axia Partners. Evan shares his journey from a fascination with real estate in his childhood to orchestrating over $1 billion in debt and equity acquisitions in commercial real estate. The conversation delves into his psychological transition from small single-family investments to large-scale commercial ventures. They discuss the importance of networking, overcoming fears in initial investments, and the current challenges in capital raising amidst uncertain market conditions. Evan also provides insights on how newcomers to larger deals can position themselves for successful capital raises by leveraging their existing networks. Listeners can expect practical advice on navigating the complexities of real estate investment and maintaining investor trust.

00:32 Guest Introduction: Evan Pulaski

01:25 Evan's Real Estate Journey

03:31 First Investment Property Experience

06:26 Challenges and Lessons Learned

07:14 Psychological Journey of Investing

10:51 Navigating the Real Estate Market

19:37 Capital Raising and Networking

26:51 Evolving Real Estate Investment Landscape

28:20 Differentiation and Risk Mitigation Strategies

29:58 Diversification in Real Estate Investments

32:13 Advice for New Investors

36:12 Challenges in Capital Raising

43:11 Current Market Conditions and Future Outlook

49:18 Connecting with Axia Partners