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
