Frequently Asked Questions

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People who:

• Have a busy 9-5 (or let’s be honest, maybe an 8-8?)
• Know the benefits of investing in real estate
• Want passive income that comes from owning apartments (to supplement existing income, or get out of the rat race completely)
• Want the tax benefits of investing in real estate
• Want to be on the winning side and not the losing side of high inflation
• Want to diversify their investments away from solely holding paper assets (stocks, bonds and mutual funds)
• Know that where they live isn’t necessarily the best place to invest (my fellow Californians – I’m talking to YOU)
• Don’t have the time to find an emerging market to invest in
• Don’t have the time to find a great apartment complex to invest in
• Don’t have the time to deal with tenants, toilets and termites
• Want to care for residents in a meaningful way without being a slumlord

A real estate syndication pools various investor money together to purchase an apartment complex or portfolio of apartment complexes. 

A syndicator, otherwise known as a sponsor or general partner, performs the following in a real estate syndication:

• Researches and identifies a great market 
• Forms relationships with local brokers and sellers
• Vets hundreds and hundreds of apartment deals
• Negotiates pricing terms
• Conducts extensive onsite and financial due diligence
• Signs on the loan
• Operates the property

The passive investor, otherwise known as limited partner, performs the following in a real estate syndication:

• Provides capital
• Owns an actual piece of the apartment complex
• Receives checks in the mail (or automatic bank account deposits) without work and spends time enjoying hobbies, travel and family time

Watch this video as we explore how different types of properties hold up when the economy takes a downturn. Learn why essential-use properties, multifamily housing, industrial facilities, and especially self-storage units show resilience during economic challenges. 

Discover how self-storage proved its recession resistance during the 2008 financial crisis, and why it's often considered the most stable asset class. Whether you're looking to invest or simply interested in real estate dynamics, this video will give you valuable insights into recession-resistant investment options. Tune in to see how smart investors navigate uncertain times! 

Want to know the difference between Regulation D 506(b) and 506(c) syndications? Watch this video as we break down these two SEC exemptions that allow companies to raise capital without full SEC registration. 

Learn how 506(b) lets companies accept a mix of accredited and non-accredited investors but limits advertising, while 506(c) opens the door to public marketing but requires all investors to be accredited. Tune in to understand which option is best for different investment strategies and goals.

Discover how self-storage proved its recession resistance during the 2008 financial crisis, and why it's often considered the most stable asset class. Whether you're looking to invest or simply interested in real estate dynamics, this video will give you valuable insights into recession-resistant investment options. Tune in to see how smart investors navigate uncertain times! 

Wondering how to tell if a real estate investment is truly performing? Here's a video where we dive into two key metrics: IRR (Internal Rate of Return) and ROI (Return on Investment). 

IRR gives insight into an investment’s long-term profitability, while ROI focuses on quick cash returns. 

Whether you're looking for a full-picture view or a simple cash comparison, these metrics can help you make the right investment call. Tune in to see how each one works!