The Real Estate Syndication Show

Real estate syndication is never a one-man team. You need people to thrive and networking plays a part in this. Today, we feature our conversations again with real estate entrepreneurs Tony Castronovo and Travis Smith as they share how to thrive through networking in this #Highlights episode.Tony talks about the hands-on approach he takes to multifamily and how this has helped him build better systems and processes. Meanwhile, Travis realizes the most direct path to true wealth and financial freedom is in the private markets and he is now a partner in several investor groups or tribes that invest in single-family rentals, multifamily, and commercial real estate. Enjoy the show!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

After finding a real estate deal, the next thing to figure out is financing. In this #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with Anton Mattli and Yan Stavisski. The two talk about real estate financing options amid the Covid-19 pandemic and improving your credit score respectively.Anton discusses his take on the current financing situation, how to stay up-to-date with what’s going on in key aspects of the markets, and how to go about your first deal from a financial aspect. Meanwhile, Yan sheds light on how he racked up enormous debt, and then, more impressively, how he clawed his way out of it. Tune in now!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Are you one of those investors chasing after highly-coveted off-market deals? As they’re not advertised publicly, off-market listings are a challenge to find for many investors. But given how potentially lucrative off-market deals can be, the extra effort, determination, and patience required to find and acquire off-market properties are well worth it.In this concluding episode of our two-part interview with Paul Wakim, founder of tech startup TwnSqr, we break down the process of finding off-market deals. Paul lays out a step-by-step guide and shares some proven strategies for sourcing off-market properties. Listen until the end because Paul gives a rundown of the best tech tools, apps, and websites that can help you scoop up deals in otherwise competitive and high-value markets. Click now and you’ll also learn how TwnSqr helps investors improve their real estate business.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Whether buying, selling, or renting out a property, operating a syndication business, or investing in an asset, real estate transactions can be overwhelming, confusing, and work-intensive. With a multitude of activities and tasks that must be done by specialized people to complete a transaction, it is apparent that the use of technology can make real estate processes more efficient and cost-effective. It is no surprise then that real estate tech startups providing innovative business models have proliferated, changing the systems of the industry.One such tech startup company is TwnSqr whose founder, Paul Wakim, joins us in this episode. Immersed in the real estate industry early in his life, Paul saw the need to help ease the process of selling property and finding deals. Hence, he, together with a partner, created the technology to address that need. Tune in now and learn the process of building a technology startup company. If you want to know the challenges and the resources needed to launch a real estate tech startup, all you have to do is listen.VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

The world’s economy has stumbled after the series of lockdowns because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, countries are opening again, travels are back, and people are out and about again. But, the effects of this on the economy are felt now more than ever. And, industries, including real estate are trying to weather the storm.In the last part of our three-part conversation with Rob Beardsley of Lone Star Capital, he talks about the current economic climate, how have those things changed, and how he is looking at deals now versus 12 months ago and putting these pieces together to structure the deal for investors. Rob also talks about preparing for a downturn, what to expect in the next six to twelve months, and why the most important thing for operators nowadays is to make sure to provide investors the ability to sleep and feel comfortable and confident in their investment. Click the play button now and start learning how to find deals amid the current economic climate! Key Points From This Episode: Rob talks about the current economic climate and how to find deals amid this situation.How has the fastest inflation in 4 decades affected the real estate market?What has changed in Rob’s way of structuring deals from a year ago to now?Rob says he’s optimistic about the future.Rob reiterates that everything should be evaluated on a risk-adjusted basis.How does Rob find investors amid the slow acquisition time?How does Rob build relationships with family offices?The difference between dealing with family offices and individual investors?How do you prepare for risks?How does Rob prepare for a downturn?Rob’s best advice for passive investors.The metrics that Rob tracks professionally and personally.The habit that has produced the highest return for Rob.The number one thing that contributed to Rob’s success is having a direction.How does Rob like to give back?Tweetables:“Debt magnifies projected returns.”“Everything should be evaluated on a risk-adjusted basis.”“The most important thing that we can provide investors is the ability to sleep and feel comfortable and confident in their investment. And that is not easy.”Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rob Beardsley on LinkedInVISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

What is a deal structure? How do debt and equity play a part in it? What are the different ways to look at those things as we look at structuring a deal to make it make sense? And, how much risk is too much risk? In this second episode of our three-part series with Rob Beardsley, he answers all these questions.Rob says debt is your number one source of risk in a real estate deal. He then talks about how to avoid being forced to sell when you don't want to in a down market, how you can set yourself to more success by doing loan-to-value, loan-to-cost, debt service coverage ratio, stress tests, and sensitivity analyses, and how to familiarize yourself with options you have while structuring a deal. Listen now!Key Points From This Episode: What is deal structure and why should real estate investors care about it?Why is debt the riskiest source in a real estate deal?How to avoid being forced to sell when we don't want to in a down market?Set yourself to more success by doing loan-to-value, loan-to-cost, debt service coverage ratio, stress tests, and sensitivity analyses.What questions does Rob ask before getting a loan?Why does Rob try to avoid recourse as much as possible?Rob shares preferred equity or any type of gap financing is interesting these days.Rob talks about how mezzanine debt and preferred equity are the same economic concepts.How does Rob structure a deal?Rob discusses what a joint venture scenario looks like.Tweetables:“In my opinion, debt is your number one source of risk in a real estate deal. And I would guess something around 98% of real estate deals include that in one shape or another. So, it is in your best interest to be well versed in the nuances of it and why it is the riskiest part of the deal, and what is attributed to that risk.”“Our number one concern when investing is the preservation of capital. Now, what does that really mean? Well, that means we want to avoid permanent loss of capital.”“What we must avoid is being forced to sell when we don't want to in a down market. And that is often debt related.”“Real estate is a business built on debt, and unleveraged returns, which means no debt involved is not an attractive return profile for investors to invest in, so they just won't invest.”Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

How do you know you are using the right debt with the right terms? How do you know if you have negotiated the right deal? Or are you leaving money on the table by not pushing certain buttons on the lenders' term sheet to get ourselves the best deal? These questions will be answered in this three-part series with Rob Beardsley of Lone Star Capital.In this first episode with Rob, he talks in details about how to structure debt and equity. The knowledge from his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate. Rob warns if you finance your deal incorrectly, you might be setting yourself up for a downside scenario that you are not willing to accept. He also elaborates why his new book is not just for multifamily entrepreneurs but for real estate as a whole. Enjoy the show!Key Points From This Episode: Rob talks about his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate.How much experience do you need to be able to understand the book? Why does structuring deal an important part of the multifamily syndication business?Debt and equity are the two main things to consider when structuring a deal.What should go first – learning to underwrite or learning to properly structure a deal?Rob says it’s important to brush up on different debt concepts and debt options.Would Rob’s books be helpful for people in other asset classes outside of multifamily?How did Rob gain the knowledge to structure deals?Tweetables:“It's a passionate topic of mine because the deal structure is nuanced. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you like. And it really one of the key factors to a good deal.”“A good deal is the right price, the right structure, and the right execution.”“Debt is one of the most important parts of your deal because, in my opinion, it's the largest source of risk.”Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Rob Beardsley on LinkedInLone Star Capital websiteStructuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real EstateThe Definitive Guide to Underwriting Multifamily AcquiVISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Why diversify your assets? The answer is simple – safety. If things go sour, you don’t want to lose all your money at once. In today’s #Highlights episode, we feature our conversations again with real estate entrepreneurs Alpesh Parmar and Deidre Woollard who elaborate with us on the value of diversification.Alpesh shares how he started by getting his feet wet with single-family. He then delves into the numerous ways he has diversified his portfolio. Meanwhile, Deidre elaborates on how you can use REITs to diversify your real estate portfolio. Tune in now and start learning how you can diversify your portfolio today!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

Investors are a key part of a multifamily syndication deal. That’s why it is of utmost importance to hone and build one. In today’s #Highlights episode, we look back at our conversations with Jason Yarusi and Spencer Gray. They give us tips on how you can solidify your relationship with your investors.Jason gives us great detail on how to hold the right types of conversations and the important information that should be communicated in these. Meanwhile, Spencer talks about how they “invest” in their investors and how that has helped them scale and expand their business. Enjoy the show!VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/

If you're a real estate syndicator, investors are the lifeblood of your business and capital raising, your everyday routine. But before you can even raise capital to fund a deal, you have to find potential investors and use various marketing strategies and tools to attract prospects, gain their trust, and entice them to put money into your business. These days, however, marketing strategies and tools have evolved with technology, so much so that it has now become an absolute must for syndicators to have a solid grasp of online marketing.Marketing experts Paul Counts & Shreya Banerjee of Marketing Counts join us today to talk about marketing strategies that can help you build a network of contacts, attract more investors and deals, and scale your business faster. They go into detail about better systems, platforms, and methods to execute marketing plans effectively. If you’re challenged to get your name and your brand out there and would like ideas and advice to start strengthening your marketing efforts, then this episode is for you. VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/