Beyond the Deal
Beyond the Deal is podcast hosted by Michael Wagman. He has created a life of freedom and travel using passive income generated through real estate investing and raising capital. In this podcast Michael interviews guests who have been successful in the world of real estate investing or alternative investments, and they go beyond the deal to discuss the stories and practices that ultimately laid the groundwork to success.
Beyond the Deal
How to Raise Capital & Invest in Real Estate While Working a Full-Time Job with Keshav Kolur
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Keshav Kalor, a rising star in the world of alternative investments who’s raising millions while working full-time at Meta. As the founder of Clive Capital, Keshav specializes in helping tech professionals build generational wealth through real estate, private lending, and oil & gas investments—all while navigating a demanding corporate career.
Keshav shares how he went from investing as an LP to managing multimillion-dollar deals, why he’s focused on diversifying beyond the stock market, and how he balances capital raising and a full-time job. He also dives into the biggest lessons from his first failed investment, the strategies he uses to build investor trust, and why he’s now focusing on tax-efficient and high-liquidity investments.
If you’re looking to generate passive income, scale investments while working, or break into alternative assets, this episode is packed with valuable insights and real-world strategies.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How Keshav raises millions in capital while working full-time
✅ The best investment strategies for busy professionals
✅ Lessons from a failed LP investment & what he does differently now
✅ Why he prioritizes high-liquidity, tax-efficient investments
✅ How he leverages social media & networking to find investors
✅ The mindset, habits, and time management strategies that drive his success
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Meet Michael Wagman and Keshav Kolur: Investing Success Stories
00:01:57 Navigating Alternative Investments While Working at Big Tech Companies
00:03:53 Overcoming Challenges as a Young Real Estate Agent
00:05:41 Lessons from Early Investment Mistakes
00:07:58 Navigating Real Estate Challenges in a Changing Market
00:09:33 Exploring Niche Investment Strategies
00:11:23 Alternative Investing Strategies Beyond the Stock Market
00:13:10 Strategies for Successful Capital Raising
00:15:05 Investment Strategies Post-Election
00:16:49 Multifamily Market Trends in Houston
00:18:44 Investing in Los Cruses: A Hidden Gem in New Mexico
00:20:36 Mastering Time Management and Delegation for Success
00:22:26 The Power of Delegating to Virtual Assistants
00:24:18 Benefits of Geographic Arbitrage and Utilizing Virtual Assistants
00:26:11 Managing Social Media Addiction
00:28:05 Exploring 'The Game'
00:29:55 Podcast Collaboration and Appreciation
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