The main purpose of this site is to help people who want to make investments in real estate syndications. In a series of posts, we've outlined what we look for in a syndicator. The five traits we look for are: trustworthy, experienced, conservative, communicative, and values-aligned. In each
A final key trait for us: is the syndicator values-aligned? This is a fairly long-term relationship, after all...
In choosing a syndicator, select for a firm that says what they are going to do and then does just that--or more and better than they promise. That includes communicating with you, the limited partner in the deal.
The third key trait in any good syndicator: they underwrite deals conservatively. They don't just say they do; they actually do it.
The second trait we insist upon in a syndication partner is experience.
There is one most essential element in a syndicator: trust. You can't do without it given the nature and size of syndication investments and the structure of the LP/GP relationship.
