Bethany LaFlam - Building Trust, Partnerships, and Navigating Syndications

Key Takeaways

Trust is built over time through consistent behavior and open communication. It’s vital in real estate partnerships to inspect what you expect.

Enter partnerships cautiously. Align strengths, roles, and long-term goals before committing, as partnerships often last several years.

Raising capital isn't enough; successful syndications demand operational expertise to run a viable business.

Understanding the SEC rules about soliciting investors and their accreditation is crucial to staying compliant.

Preferred returns ensure prioritized payouts but only if funds are available, and they are not guaranteed.

Engage legal counsel early in the acquisition process, ideally after a signed LOI but before due diligence ends, to ensure all compliance requirements are met.

Episode Timeline

[0:00 – 2:30] Opening thoughts on trust and successful partnerships.

[2:31 – 5:00] Building trust through consistent communication in business and partnerships.

[5:01 – 8:00] Importance of aligning roles and skills in real estate partnerships.

[8:01 – 11:00] Pitfalls of casual partnerships and how to avoid them.

[11:01 – 14:00] Why operational expertise is more critical than raising capital.

[14:01 – 17:00] SEC rules on 506B vs. 506C and the importance of compliance.

[17:01 – 19:00] Preferred returns: what they mean and the misconceptions.

[19:01 – End] Transitioning from 506B to 506C syndications and final advice for new investors.

Contact

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