How to Raise Capital for Real Estate Syndications?

[Imdad Rahman]

Hi,

I'm diving into real estate syndications and working on raising capital for a couple of new development and value-add multifamily projects I have in the pipeline. One challenge I’ve encountered is that a lot of syndicators I’ve met seem to have wealthy family connections or a built-in network of high-net-worth individuals. Unfortunately, I don’t have that same advantage, so I’m looking for advice on how to raise capital without those existing connections.

Here are a few questions I have:

• 1. What strategies have you used to find investors when you don’t have a wealthy family network?
• 2. How can I build trust and credibility with potential investors when I’m starting out?
• 3. Are there any specific networking events, platforms, or communities you’ve found helpful in finding accredited investors?
• 4. What deal structures have worked best for you in making your syndication attractive to new investors?
• 5. Any legal advice or pitfalls to be aware of when raising capital?

I’d love to hear from anyone who’s been in a similar position or has advice on how to approach this. Thanks in advance for any insights or resources you can share!