Want to break into commercial real estate but unsure how to fund your first deal? Curious about how top investors find off-market opportunities before anyone else?
In this powerful episode of the REI Freedom Podcast, host Jeremy Beland sits down with Jacob Clopton, founder of Clopton Capital, to unlock the secrets of commercial real estate financing that fuel long-term passive wealth.

Jacob is a serial entrepreneur, economist, and author who has facilitated billions of dollars in CRE loans since launching his firm in 2010. With a background as a trader in the financial markets, Jacob applies a unique economic lens to funding strategies that stand out, especially in a competitive, fast-moving landscape.

From building trust with brokers to crafting creative loan packages, Jacob walks us through the playbook that separates amateurs from serious commercial real estate investors.

👤 About Jacob Clopton:
Jacob Clopton is the Founder and President of Clopton Capital, a Chicago-based commercial real estate finance firm. With extensive experience in financial markets and CRE lending, Jacob is also the author of Commercial Real Estate Investing: Understanding, Finding, and Funding Deals in Today’s World. He’s a thought leader dedicated to helping investors succeed with innovative, adaptable, and client-centered strategies.

Key Takeaways:

• Jacob’s journey from financial markets to becoming a leader in commercial real estate finance
• The most critical differences between residential vs. commercial real estate lending
• Why relationships with brokers are your gateway to high-quality, off-market deals
• The 48-hour due diligence system that keeps Jacob ahead of the competition
• Real-world examples of creative financing using bridge loans and seller financing
• Tactics for structuring deals that win in a crowded market
• How to transition from single-family investments to commercial properties with confidence
• Mindset shifts and financing tools that can accelerate your passive income strategy
  

📘 Want to go deeper?
Grab Jacob’s book: Commercial Real Estate Investing: Understanding, Finding, and Funding Deals in Today’s World for a practical guide to CRE success.

📩 Connect with Jacob Clopton:
🌐 Learn more at www.cloptoncapital.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaclopton/

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
If you're serious about scaling your real estate investing through commercial deals, this episode is a must-listen. Packed with strategic insights and real-world tactics, it's your crash course in mastering CRE financing.

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