Real Estate Private Equity Fund vs Real Estate Debt Fund

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I am currently looking into real estate syndication, joint ventures, private equity funds, and debt funds. Do you run one or are you invested in one? If so, what was 1 major pro and 1 major con of your investment choice?

[Roni E.]

real estate syndication

Pro: Sit back and earn a return or share of profits and just invest your money. Con: You have no control and need to trust that Syndicator and make sure their numbers are accurate.

Joint Ventures

Pro: A larger portion of the work and profits. Con: Which some might not see as con but now taking on more liabilities and possibily signing on a loan or giving a bad boy/bad girl guaranty. 

Debt Funds

Pro: More stable deal as long as they did go high LTC Con: Have to be patient and long term player and happy with low returns

Private:

Pro: Can be stellar returns Con: Need to have a strong heart as there will be a bumpy ride and losses.