The speaker finds short-term rentals to be an interesting market for investment and thinks it would be beneficial to have a fund similar to the ones for buying large amounts of a single company's stock, but instead for short-term rentals which provide passive income.
Hampton VC is an investment platform started by Joe Spicer and John Henry. It mostly invests with John Henry's money and focuses on investing in companies that align with their values.
The speaker considers investing as a way to learn and connect with people. Although, this has caused him to miss out on some potential investments.
The hosts share a tactic they used to close half a million dollars in two days, by using scarcity and personalized outreach to offer a spot in their fund to potential investors.
The speaker highlights the importance of circumstantial relationships when starting a business and credits them for his success, showcasing the mutual benefits of sharing ideas and being helpful to one another.
The growth of marketplace lending in the FinTech industry attracted institutional money managers, mutual funds, and professional investors, making it a lucrative side hustle. One South Korean bank even invested in the funds.