Discover how a former engineer turned $18,000 foreclosure flips into $18 million a year in investor funding. In this episode of The Hero Capital Show, host Tim Mai sits down with Rick Bresler—founder and CEO of Katy Capital—to reveal the remarkable story behind his evolution from side-hustle flipper to one of Texas’ most trusted private lenders. Rick shares how he built lifelong relationships with investors, scaled his business through simple yet powerful “lunch and learn” sessions, and mastered the balance between deal flow and capital. Packed with lessons on trust, storytelling, and community-building, this episode is a masterclass for anyone looking to raise capital the right way and create long-term investor partnerships that last.  5 Key Takeaways:<ol><li>Relationship Capital Wins: Rick emphasizes that lasting investor partnerships come from trust, transparency, and consistent communication—not hard selling.</li><li>Start with What You Know: His journey began with simple fix-and-flip projects and evolved into a multi-million-dollar lending operation by leveraging his own experience and network.</li><li>The Power of “Lunch and Learns”: Rick’s informal, story-driven presentations to coworkers helped him raise his first $4 million—proving that approachable education attracts serious investors.</li><li>Balancing Capital and Deal Flow: He shares how managing available funds versus investment opportunities is key to maintaining investor confidence and business stability.</li><li>Adapt and Diversify: From hard money lending to equity partnerships and syndications, Rick demonstrates the importance of diversifying both income streams and investment strategies.</li></ol> About Tim Mai Tim Mai is a real estate investor, fund manager, mentor, and founder of HERO Mastermind for REI coaches. He has helped many real estate investors and coaches become millionaires. Tim continues to help busy professionals earn income and build wealth through passive investing. He is also a creative marketer and promoter with incredible knowledge and experience, which he freely shares.  He has lifted himself from the aftermath of war, achieving technical expertise in computers, followed by investment success in real estate, management skills, and a lofty position among real estate educators and internet marketers. Tim is an industry leader who has acquired and exited well over $50 million worth of real estate and is currently an investor in over 2700 units of multifamily apartments. Connect with Tim Website: Capital Raising Party Facebook: Tim Mai | Capital Raising Nation  Instagram: @timmaicom Twitter: @timmai LinkedIn: Tim Mai YouTube: Tim Mai

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EP 475 - Discover how Rick Bresler built long-term relationships with investors who fund over $18M in deals every year.

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