All Forum Posts by: Parker Pattschull

@Parker Pattschull

just curious - what attracts you to syndications?  they are typically for HNWIs looking to diversify.  are you already fairly diversified?  in other words - if all you have to invest is 50K, don't put 50K into a syndication.

@Parker Pattschull you should get a response within a day or two.  Having said that, before you dismiss a sponsor for violating this guideline, take some steps to ensure you are communicating with the right person, and that communication is actually established. It could be that you sent an email to an incorrect email address. Or it could be that the recipient inadvertently dropped the email (it happens).

But if two-way communication has been established and you’ve found that the sponsor is consistently slow to respond, that would be cause for concern.  Remember that they put their best foot forward before the investment, so it only gets worse from there.

You said you were eager for this opportunity.  Thats a red flag.  There’s no room for emotion in investing—if you catch yourself getting eager or excited, take a step back.  The market is just starting to bottom.  It could be a long road to recovery—meaning there is plenty of time and there will be plenty of opportunities.  There’s no need to rush.

@Parker Pattschull

I would never trust website contact forms as 90% of them are faulty and never make it to where they need to. As a sponsor we have an internal kpi that all messages be responded to within 48 hours.

Things that cause delays are many sponsors maybe 1-3 people and they outsource their investor relations so the first person you contact is not a member of the company but a call service

Personally I would not invest in a fund / syndication that has a call service on IR side as if things go wrong you will never hear from them. I want to speak with the powers to be

That great you are being cautious. Communicate is king and key in syndication. Usually a sponsor should be responsive within a few days, usually quicker when you have follow-up questions. 8-day delay without any update can be concerning. The “first-come, first-serve” urgency might be their style, but without a timely responses, it could signal future communication issues down the road and frustration on your end. Trust your instincts, and if it feels off, it’s probably worth considering other sponsors.