Partnering with Operators

[Justin Leffew]

I am in the process of putting together a $100 million real estate fund focusing on multifamily and NNN medical buildings. As I've been doing research, it seems like the best strategic move for an inexperienced fund manager is to partner with Operators who are looking for capital for expansion and/or liquidity. Whether that be a real estate syndicator experienced in managing large apartment communities or a healthcare company looking to open a new location, by utilizing experienced operators, we can shorten the learning curve and leverage already successful businesses.

I'd love to hear some thoughts on this idea of actively searching for businesses in need of capital for real estate instead of only searching for real estate for sale. 

[Greg Dickerson]

@Justin Leffew yes that is a good strategy. It’s always best to seek out experienced operators or owner occupied end users. Lots of opportunity there for more than just medical and multi. Retail strip centers are a great vehicle in the right area with the right tenant mix.