The Fractional Podcast
The Fractional Show is a podcast that highlights successful capital raises on the Fractional platform, revolutionizing how non-accredited investors can participate in real estate and business projects: By cutting out the arduous traditional fundraising process.
Fractional makes raising money faster, easier, and more accessible. Each episode features founders and operators sharing their stories, strategies, and results from raising capital on the platform. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or investor, this show gives you an inside look at how fractional ownership is transforming the fundraising game—one raise at a time.
The Fractional Podcast
From Homeless To 100+ Real Estate Deals! | Ep. 3 | Fractional.app
Matt Starr was sleeping in his car just 2 years ago...
Fast forward—he’s just raised $750,000 for a co-living, student housing.
In this episode of the Fractional Podcast, Matt breaks down his raw, unfiltered journey from being homeless to becoming a capital-raising machine—using nothing but grit, relationships, and creative deal structures.
Inside this episode:
- The rock-bottom moment that changed everything
- How Matt found investors (without a track record)
- Why co-living is the perfect entry point for new investors.
His best advice for raising capital when you’ve got nothing but hustle
This isn’t just a comeback story. It’s a blueprint for anyone starting from scratch.
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00:01 – Stella’s Intro
01:27 – Matt’s Origin Story: From Fitness to Real Estate
02:50 – Hitting Rock Bottom: $120K Lost and Homeless
03:45 – Sub2 and Mindset Shift: It’s Who, Not How
05:15 – How Matt Found His First Fractional Deal
06:12 – Relational vs Transactional Capital Raising
08:18 – Pitching Live on Dealmaker with Pace and Jamil
10:30 – Full Circle Moment: Agent Becomes Investor
11:52 – Securing a Large Check Investor
14:13 – Lessons Learned and What He Would Do Differently