6 Creative Ways to Break into Multifamily Syndication

So you want to become a multifamily syndicator? Well, you aren’t alone. “How do I break into the multifamily syndication business?” is the most common question I receive.

Multifamily or apartment syndication is simply raising money from passive investors and buying apartment buildings. I have been in the syndication business for many years, and once you have cultivated the four skill sets needed prior to raising money for apartment deals (learn what those are here), I’ve discovered 6 creative ways for those interested to get their foot in the door:

1. Find an off-market deal.
2. Conservatively underwrite deals.
3. Negotiate terms and get all legal docs in order.
4. Raise capital for the deal and be the ongoing point person for capital sources.
5. Secure debt financing (if applicable).
6. Do property management.

What area appeals to you most about multifamily syndication? What do you want to do? How do you want to spend your time?

And if you’re thinking “none of the above, Joe. I just want to cut a check and have my money and others work for me so I can be a passive investor” then, if you are an accredited investor, you can connect with me , and we’ll set up a call so we can get to know each other better. That way you can be one of the first people to get access to my next deal.

But, if you’re going to be successful in multifamily syndication, then you’ll need to choose your primary area of focus. From experience, I can tell you that if you try to do it all, you’re doing your investors and yourself a huge disservice