Episode 229: Should We Start a Fund?

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Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here: https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by experienced operators who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies, stories, and real-world conversations to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 229, Gabe, Dane, and Trevor sit down to talk about what it actually looks like to start a real estate fund. The conversation breaks down the realities behind raising capital, structuring investment opportunities, building investor trust, and creating systems that can scale beyond individual deals. The Junkies also discuss why more operators are moving toward fund models, the challenges that come with managing investor capital, and what separates sustainable long-term businesses from short-term hype. This episode dives into: Why operators choose to start funds Raising capital and building investor relationships The differences between syndications and fund structures Creating systems that scale Investor communication and transparency Long-term thinking in real estate investing Lessons learned from operating real businesses and portfolios If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building an investment platform beyond just buying properties, this episode gives a real behind-the-scenes look at the process. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!

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Want to actually partner with the Deal Junkies on real estate deals? We’re always looking for great people to work with. If you want to partner on an investment, bring us a deal you're looking to broker or sell, or explore a larger JV opportunity with our team, reach out. We actively work with partners and operators on deals all the time. You can also book a free 30-minute call with our team to talk deals, business, or just get insight. Turns out the Deal Junkies are actually doing DEALS. Start the conversation here:https://www.dealjunkiespodcast.com/ 🎙️ Welcome to the Deal Junkies Podcast – the ultimate resource for real estate investors. Hosted by experienced operators who’ve closed over $500 million in transactions, this podcast is packed with strategies, stories, and real-world conversations to help listeners build wealth and scale their portfolios. In Episode 229, Gabe, Dane, and Trevor sit down to talk about what it actually looks like to start a real estate fund. The conversation breaks down the realities behind raising capital, structuring investment opportunities, building investor trust, and creating systems that can scale beyond individual deals. The Junkies also discuss why more operators are moving toward fund models, the challenges that come with managing investor capital, and what separates sustainable long-term businesses from short-term hype. This episode dives into: Why operators choose to start funds Raising capital and building investor relationships The differences between syndications and fund structures Creating systems that scale Investor communication and transparency Long-term thinking in real estate investing Lessons learned from operating real businesses and portfolios If you’ve ever wondered what goes into building an investment platform beyond just buying properties, this episode gives a real behind-the-scenes look at the process. Our main goal with this podcast is simple: turn you into a Deal Junkie, too. Subscribe for more episodes and take your investing to the next level!