All Forum Posts by: Ronan Donnelly

 Hi John,

I’m not aware of any Canadian syndicators however one option to find them would be to look at closing records for the asset class in the area you are interested in. You could then contact the buyer to see if they are interested in investors.  Alternatively, you may also be able to invest in US syndicates, as a Canadian. 

Good luck! 

Hi @Jeff Ankers, in my experience, most of these events have some value in terms of content, network or motivation. Key is what consistent and persistent actions you take following the event. Good luck!

@Melania Silva - great question for this time of year. For me it’s about taking more action and laser focus towards a small number of impactful goals

Hi @John Ibbits, and congrats on recognizing the value of real estate as a wealth generation engine. 

I'd suggest taking a step back to think about the specific outcome you'd like longer term. My own journey started with buying my own home which I rehabbed, then I moved into buying SFH's as investment properties. This worked in terms of generating cashflow and appreciation although it was difficult to scale without it becoming time inefficient.

I found my own investing sweet spot by investing passively as a limited partner in a syndicate where I get all of the benefits of real estate investing (cashflow offset by depreciation, leverage, appreciation, long term capital gains, ability to 1031) and in addition I get to leverage a professional team. 

I don’t think you will go too badly wrong whichever route you take and I’d encourage you to think about how your strategy works for you as it grows. 

Good luck,

Ronan

I read an article in the WSJ, that blew my mind, detailing how companies and individuals are buying digital real estate in virtual worlds. At such an early stage this is highly speculative, especially since most payments are made via cryptocurrencies (volatile), however this segment will undoubtedly mature. Check it out: https://www.wsj.com/articles/m...

I look forward to learning about what sustainable business models develop around this space. Please share your experiences and thoughts on this space.

Hi @Allen Moore, I'm my experience with renting SFH's in the Chicago suburbs, section 8 tenants have worked out way better for me than market rate tenants in terms of the duration of the tenancy, the rent level and the collections. Good luck!

How about turning the space into a COVID testing site until more regular business resumes?

I’ve invested with Ashcroft on a number of their deals. All are current on preferred returns and I’ve had one liquidity event ahead of schedule. My recommendation would be to plan to achieve a diversified portfolio across sponsors, geographical areas and asset classes. 

Thinner margins are a reflection of overall market conditions so you need to dig deep into the assumptions to understand the risk being taken to deliver those numbers. I’d also suggest a greater focus on return of capital, than return on capital. One deal gone south has a far greater impact on overall returns than a deal completed at 1% less return. 

Good luck!

Hi @susana, I’d recommend taking a step back to figure out what you hope to achieve with a 12-cap. High cap rates aren’t indicative of high returns and likely imply low appreciation. 

One option would be to invest as a LP in someone else’s syndication as a way to learn the ropes