In this episode, Mat Sorensen is joined by Jamison Manwaring, CEO and Co-Founder of Neighborhood Ventures, for a deep dive into the intersection of alternative investing, real estate innovation, and how everyday investors can participate in projects traditionally reserved for institutional capital. Jamison shares how Neighborhood Ventures became Arizona’s first public real estate crowdfunding platform, structured under Regulation A, and how it enables unaccredited investors to access professionally managed real estate opportunities with low minimums and consistent returns. Mat and Jamison also unpack the regulatory structure that allows these offerings, discuss the due diligence process behind each deal, and explain why real estate continues to serve as a cornerstone asset in many self-directed IRA portfolios. Whether you're a seasoned investor or just exploring real estate crowdfunding for the first time, this conversation offers actionable insights into building passive income with transparency, regulatory compliance, and community impact in mind. Chapters 00:00 - Buy Low, Sell High Strategy Intro 01:36 - Market Cycles and Current Challenges 04:50 - Anatomy of a Distressed Deal 09:00 - The 7 O'Clock Investment Strategy 13:16- Phoenix Market Indicators and Outlook 17:00 - Fundraising for Distressed Properties 20:36 - Patience and Network Building Payoff 24:22 - The Get Rich Slow Philosophy Neighborhood Ventures Homepage Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other : Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.com Main Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com
