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From NFL to $120M in Real Estate: Tommy Clayton’s Playbook

NFL athlete turned real estate mogul. In this episode of The Yacht Captain Investor Podcast, Scott Kidd sits down with Tom Clayton, former NFL player and founder of Touchdown Realty Group, to unpack how he built a $120 million real estate empire after an injury ended his football career.

Tom reveals his journey from flipping over 100 single-family homes to developing large-scale multifamily and adaptive reuse projects across Rhode Island. He explains how new state laws have streamlined commercial-to-residential conversions, helping him fast-track housing projects like church and nursing home redevelopments.

Scott and Tom dive deep into financing strategies, cash-out refinancing, and DSCR loans, showing how Tom’s vertically integrated construction company, now 100 people strong, keeps projects efficient and profitable. They also explore Rhode Island’s housing shortage, townhouse demand, and the shifting American Dream toward flexibility and lifestyle-driven renting.

If you want to learn how to scale from your first flip to a $100M+ portfolio, or simply gain insight into the mindset of a top real estate developer, this episode is packed with strategy, inspiration, and real-world lessons.

⏱️ Chapters:

00:00 – Introduction: From NFL Player to Real Estate Developer
02:30 – Building a $120M Real Estate Empire
05:30 – Rhode Island’s Unique Housing Market Challenges
09:00 – Adaptive Reuse Laws: Streamlining Approvals and Saving Time
13:00 – Turning Old Buildings into New Multifamily Opportunities
17:00 – The Art of Cash Flow and Cash-Out Refinancing
21:00 – High-Leverage Financing: How to Secure 90–95% Loan-to-Cost
25:30 – Inside the $7.2M Development Case Study
28:00 – Bristol Market Insights and Interest Rate Outlook
31:30 – Townhouse Development: Multi-Exit Strategy Explained
35:00 – Reimagining the American Dream: Rent vs. Own
39:00 – Investment Strategy: Calculated Risks and Freedom
43:00 – Tom’s Goal: $250M Portfolio by 2030
46:00 – Final Thoughts and How to Connect with Tom Clayton

📈 Why Watch:

✔ Learn how an ex-NFL player built a $120M real estate empire
✔ Discover adaptive reuse and commercial-to-residential conversion strategies
✔ See how to finance projects with minimal capital through high-leverage debt
✔ Understand Rhode Island’s fast-changing development laws and housing demand
✔ Gain insights into scaling your portfolio while maintaining freedom and flexibility

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