Building Wealth Through Private Equity Real Estate with Sean O’Dowd

Purpose Driven Capital

In this episode of Purpose Driven Capital, host Matt Johns sits down with Sean O’Dowd, Managing Partner of Scholastic Capital, to uncover the strategy behind building a private equity real estate portfolio focused on single family homes in elite Midwest school districts.

Sean’s journey began at Boston Consulting Group before launching his own consulting firm, and eventually testing his real estate thesis with his own capital. That thesis? Target supply-constrained neighbourhoods with top schools, attract high-income families renting by choice, and create long-term stability with multi-year leases.

In this conversation, Sean shares:

• Why single family homes in great school districts outperform other real estate strategies
• How proprietary software helps him win competitive deals in hours, not days
• Why “renters by choice” are the most underserved demographic in real estate
• His plan for a 10-year exit strategy designed for institutional buyers like Blackstone
• How data-driven property management creates predictable monthly cash flow for investors

Whether you’re exploring Midwest real estate investing, want to understand the mechanics of a single family rental portfolio, or are curious about real estate cash flow strategy, Sean’s insights reveal how to scale with intention while building legacy wealth.

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Fejezetek

1. Introduction to Scholastic Capital (00:00:00)

2. Meet Sean O'Dowd: Background and Experience (00:00:28)

3. Personal Insights and Family Life (00:01:21)

4. Rowing and Life Lessons (00:01:49)

5. Consulting at BCG: Key Experiences (00:03:40)

6. Founding Scholastic Capital (00:05:57)

7. Investment Strategy and Market Dynamics (00:07:29)

8. Operational Challenges and Solutions (00:14:27)

9. Data-Driven Property Management (00:15:29)

10. Future Plans and Investor Relations (00:19:46)

11. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:26:13)