Thinking about owning a vacation home…but not using it enough to justify the cost? In this episode, Adam Schroeder sits down with Tom Mulholland, Senior Director of Strategic Initiatives at Pacaso, to break down the real world of fractional real estate ownership. You’ll learn how fractional ownership differs from timeshares, how financing works, why this model is growing fast, and what risks investors should consider before diving in. If you're curious about co-ownership, vacation home investing, Regulation A raises, or the future of fractionalized assets—this episode gives you the full picture.
⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro with Adam Schroeder 00:22 – Meet Tom Mulholland from Pacaso 00:56 – Why fractional ownership is solving major vacation-home problems 01:49 – Vacant homes & underutilized vacation properties explained 03:03 – How Pacaso’s founders built the co-ownership model 03:36 – Vacation homes vs timeshares: key differences 04:25 – What makes fractional ownership actual asset ownership 06:50 – Why fractional real estate is rapidly expanding 07:55 – The “why” behind investors choosing fractionalization 09:07 – Risks, due diligence & dispute systems 10:44 – Pacaso’s 17,000-investor Regulation A raise 12:50 – Democratizing ownership in private companies 14:16 – Luxury home pricing & buyer structure 15:52 – How financing works for co-owners 17:25 – Why owners cannot short-term rent their shares 18:55 – Maintenance, repairs, and responsibility 20:08 – How selling your fractional stake works 21:47 – Updates, renovations, and owner voting 24:02 – Pacaso’s vision for the future of real estate 25:25 – How to learn more + RTR closing message
🔥 Why This Episode Matters
✔ Learn how fractional ownership REALLY works ✔ Understand how Pacaso removes friction around financing, scheduling & maintenance ✔ Discover the booming Regulation A model that attracted 17,000+ investors ✔ See why luxury vacation homes can now be accessed at a fraction of the cost ✔ Learn the dangers, disputes, exit strategies, and protections you MUST know