Matt Aitchison
Episode 253: From Single-Family to Commercial Empire: How to Scale Your Real Estate Portfolio with Matt Aitchison
Listen in as Erin and Matt discuss:
- Building a business, not a job by finding and empowering people who excel at what you don’t, giving them the tools and vision to succeed together
- Commercial Real Estate Strategy: Buy one property per year netting $50K — simpler mechanics than most think, with 5-10x better ROI than single-family investing
- Choosing Your Level of Involvement: From hands-off triple net leases (like Starbucks locations) to actively managed properties (like hotels) — matching the investment to your time and goals
- Time vs Money: Structure deals based on what you have. Those with time can find creative partnerships; those with money can be passive investors
- Making Data-Driven Decisions: Commercial real estate runs on numbers, not emotions — find good deals anywhere in the country if the math works and you can build the right team
- … and so much more.
About
Matt Aitchison is an esteemed hotelier, investment syndicator, and highly sought-after speaker within the real estate industry. With an impressive background that encompasses diverse accomplishments, Matt’s journey began after graduating from UC Santa Barbara, where he embarked on a successful career as a Realtor. Through unwavering determination and work ethic, he cultivated a Top 1000 real estate team in the U.S., as recognized by the Wall Street Journal. Quickly recognizing that traditional real estate practices alone wouldn’t unlock his desired financial freedom, Matt made a pivotal decision to go all in on real estate investing. Since then, he has amassed extensive experience, flipping and wholesaling hundreds of houses while concurrently scaling his passive income portfolio. After shifting his focus full time to commercial and hospitality assets, his portfolio now encompasses retail strip centers, medical plazas, apartment buildings, and hotels. Presently, Matt is the Founder and CEO of Imagos Hospitality Group, which specializes in the innovation and evolution of boutique hotels, guest and dining experiences. By strategically capitalizing on his deep industry knowledge, he consistently identifies compelling investment opportunities that yield remarkable returns in the hospitality space.