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What is Real Estate Syndication?
You may be asking, “what is real estate syndication?” A real estate syndication represents a group of investors who pool their capital and purchase real estate property. Every real estate syndication is comprised of two key players: the syndicator(s) and passive investors. The syndicators take on an active role, while passive investors don’t have to do anything except finance the deal and share the profits.
Common targets for these syndications include but aren’t limited to apartments, mobile home parks, self-storage units, retail centers, warehouses, etc.
There are numerous benefits of real estate syndications:
- Passive income
- Hassle-free
- Tax benefits
- Value appreciation
- Control
As with any investment, nothing is risk-free. That’s why investors need to be very careful when choosing whom they want to do business with.
How to Syndicate Real Estate
If you want to syndicate your first real estate deal, here’s what you need to do:
- Do your research – The real estate syndication market is heavily regulated. You need to get acquainted with numerous laws, regulations, and rules. It’s best to hire an attorney that will help you every step of the way.
- Find investors – Finding individuals willing to invest in your idea is crucial for syndicating a deal.
- Locate properties – If you haven’t already, find a property you want to invest in.
- Manage properties – Depending on the deal you make, you may need to manage the properties.
- Disburse funds – Pay out the income based on the deal you made.
How to Start a Real Estate Fund
Starting a real estate fund begins with the creation of an entity that combines its own funds and investors’ contributions to invest in real estate. If you want to start one, you first need to think about its structure. Typically, real estate funds exist in two structures: limited liability company (LLC) or limited partnership (LP). You need to think about whether you want a blind pool or an identified fund. The latter has pre-identified investment opportunities, while the former doesn’t have a stated investment goal.
Then, it’s essential to consider how the investors come and go, i.e., whether you want the fund to be open-ended or closed-ended and define lockout periods. Finally, you need to consider your investment strategy.
The best way to minimize risks and familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding real estate funds is by hiring an attorney.
Real Estate Syndication Attorneys
If you’ve found a property that seems like a great opportunity, it’s essential not to rush the decision to invest but consult with a real estate syndication lawyer first. Namely, real estate syndications come with numerous legal and regulatory issues you may not expect. If you want to ensure you’re protected every step of the process, hiring a lawyer is necessary.
First, lawyers will draft and revise all the paperwork, the private placement memorandum, operating agreements, etc, to ensure everything’s in order and there is no conflicting information. They ensure every document is created according to the law. Moreover, lawyers will help you structure the syndication properly and ensure every syndicator is paid out adequate compensation. They also help maximize tax benefits, take advantage of potential exemptions, file correct documentation with the SEC, etc. Essentially, syndication attorneys ensure the smooth operation of every real estate syndication.
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Tilden Moschetti, Esq., is a highly sought-after syndication attorney with nearly two decades of experience. His clientele ranges from real estate developers and startups to established businesses and private equity funds. Tilden’s expertise in syndication law comes not only from his knowledge of syndication and securities law but from real, hands-on experience as an active syndicator himself in every real estate product type and nearly all markets in the US. His knowledge and experience set him apart and established him as the Reg D legal services leader.
