
E455: The Power of Proximity: How to Build Relationships That Open Doors with Michael Rebelo
What happens when a 21 year old skips college, says yes to every room he can get into, and refuses to stop showing up? Michael Rebelo of Ever Forward Capital Partners joins Josh McCallen on Capital Hacking to share how he chose entrepreneurship over the traditional path with one goal in mind: to retire his mother and help other middle Americans do the same. It started with a pair of free event tickets and a 6:55 AM community call. That willingness to show up in person connected Michael with mentors like Russell Gray and led to his first multifamily investment, a 152-unit property in Tyler, Texas, followed by a deal in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He also shares how he landed an interview with Robert Kiyosaki by simply saying hello. Josh and Michael dig into raising capital through in-person events and local clubs, building partnerships with experienced operators, Michael's multifamily buy box and market selection process, and why distressed properties may create opportunity in the years ahead. Key Takeaways Showing up in person opens doors that online networking can't Partnering with experienced operators can help newer investors get into larger deals Local clubs and live events are some of the best places to raise capital Curiosity beats a script when you're talking with big names Distressed debt and bridge loans may create buying opportunities ahead Episode Highlights 00:00 Welcome and Introduction of Michael Rebelo 02:04 Meet Michael Rebelo: A 21 Year Old Entrepreneur Who Chose a Different Path 03:23 Mentors, Free Tickets, and the Connections That Changed Everything 06:59 The First Acquisition: Bringing Capital to a 152 Unit Deal in Tyler, Texas 10:26 Building New Partnerships and Closing a Deal in Tulsa, Oklahoma 11:31 Raising Capital Through In Person Events and Local Clubs 12:32 The Ever Forward Vision: Podcasting and Rebuilding Communities 15:28 Why Seeing Your Properties in Person Matters 16:19 Interviewing Big Names: Be Curious and Skip the Script 18:11 How a Simple Hello Led to an Interview with Robert Kiyosaki 20:18 Michael's Multifamily Buy Box and Market Selection 22:56 Distressed Debt, Bridge Loans, and Finding Deals Through Partners 25:12 How to Connect with Michael Rebelo and Ever Forward Capital Partners Connect with Michael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rebelo-045024299/ Website: https://www.everforwardcapitalpartners.com/ Learn More About Accountable Equity Website: http://www.accountableequity.com/ Free eBook: https://accountableequity.com/case-study/#register Enjoyed this episode? Follow the show and leave a rating or review. It helps more investors find these conversations. This episode is for educational purposes only and is not financial, tax, or legal advice. Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. Linkedin Facebook Instagram Apple Podcast Spotify