In just a few years, Chad Schieler went from zero to over 700 units, ditching his high-paying W2 job to build a real syndication business from scratch. And he did it the hard way - solo, self-funded, and battle-tested.In this episode, Michael Blank sits down with Chad to unpack the gritty, unfiltered truth behind the rise of Focus Capital. They dive deep into the growing pains of scaling fast - partnership failures, capital raising fears, management misfires, and what it really takes to build a machine that lasts.If you think you’re ready to go full-time, this episode will either snap you out of it - or show you the way forward.Head over to <a href="https://thefreedompodcast.com/500" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://thefreedompodcast.com/500</a> to submit for a chance to win free merch and be highlighted in episode 500!!!<h3>Key Takeaways</h3>From W2 to 700+ Units: Why Chad Walked Away<ul><li>Built a career in credit card processing—but hit a wall with taxes and purpose.</li><li>Real estate started as a tax strategy and turned into a full-blown mission.</li><li>Why chasing a deeper “why” made walking away from comfort worth it.</li></ul> The Truth About Partnerships<ul><li>Chad’s first syndicated deal looked perfect—until it nearly fell apart.</li><li>Why being $4K short led him to take control of the entire business model.</li><li>How too many “chiefs” in asset management created chaos—and the fix.</li></ul> Raising Capital When It Doesn’t Come Naturally<ul><li>Chad self-funded his first four deals—then hit a ceiling.</li><li>The mental shift that helped him want to raise capital.</li><li>How his best capital raiser came straight from his LP base.</li></ul> Scaling a Real Business (Without Burning Out)<ul><li>The struggle of hiring when revenue is lumpy—and what worked for Focus Capital.</li><li>Why Chad hires 12 months ahead of revenue (and how it paid off).</li><li>The non-negotiables that protect his time and family life.</li></ul> When Bigger is Actually Easier<ul><li>Why 100+ unit properties are less stressful than small ones.</li><li>The mistake most investors make with property management on smaller deals.</li><li>How Chad’s early inspection and financing mistakes shaped his future deals.</li></ul> <h3>Connect with Chad</h3><a href="https://www.focusedcapital.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Focus Capital</a><a href="mailto:chad@focuscapital.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">chad@focuscapital.com</a>&nbsp;<h3>Connect with Michael</h3><a href="https://www.facebook.com/themichaelblank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/themichaelblank/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/themichaelblank?sub_confirmation=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@themichaelblank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TikTok</a><h3>Resources</h3><a href="http://thefreedompodcast.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TheFreedomPodcast.com&nbsp;</a><a href="https://apartments101.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Access the #1 FREE Apartment Investing Course (Apartments 101)</a><a href="https://call.themichaelblank.com/clarity" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schedule a Free Strategy Session with Michael's Team of Advisors</a><a href="https://themichaelblank.com/mentor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Explore Michael’s Mentoring Program</a><a href="https://nighthawkequity.com/invest-now/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Join the Nighthawk Equity Investor Club</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/financial-freedom-with-real-estate-investing/id848693430" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Review the Podcast on Apple Podcasts</a><a href="https://themichaelblank.com/syndicated-deal-analyzer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Syndicated Deal Analyzer</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B07GJRH6WL" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Get the Book, Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing by Michael Blank</a>&nbsp;For full episode show notes visit: https://themichaelblank.com/podcasts/session487/

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