Spencer Hilligoss, a former tech professional turned real estate syndicator, shares his journey from burnout to building a thriving passive income stream. He discusses the critical questions to ask before investing in syndications, emphasizing the importance of financial literacy. Spencer explains why true success isn't about retirement but aligning your financial goals with personal fulfillment. Through his story, he highlights the value of mentorship and informed decision-making in achieving time freedom while balancing career and family life.

Investment expert Spencer Hilligoss from Madison Investing shares his expertise on sponsor vetting, emphasizing the importance of a robust network and personal referrals over ads. He introduces a five-part framework to evaluate a sponsor's track record, communication style, and values. Spencer explains why a sponsor’s personal balance sheet and past failures can be telling of their reliability. He also discusses the critical differences between investing for cash flow versus wealth building, offering practical questions to ask before committing funds.