Saying “Yes” to a Capital Call with LP David Ensley

In this conversation, David Ensley shares his journey from being an orthodontist to becoming a passive investor in real estate and small businesses. He discusses his early experiences with investing, the lessons learned from his first syndication deal, and the importance of communication and risk tolerance in investment decisions. David also emphasizes the need for due diligence when dealing with influencers in the investment space and shares insights on balancing passive investments with personal expertise.

00:00 Introduction

01:19 Orthodontist Career and Business Ventures

02:22 Journey into Passive Investing

03:59 First Syndication Deal Experience

08:38 Lessons Learned from Real Estate Investments

11:30 Capital Calls and Risk Management

16:40 High Risk Tolerance and Emotional Detachment

17:50 Investment in an RV Park

19:16 The Importance of Trusting Sponsors

19:50 Caution with Influencers and Social Media

22:23 Balancing Communication and Performance

24:43 Venturing into Small Business Investments

29:57 Advice for Investors

Connect with David:https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-ensley-21a5a31b6/

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