Investing in Affordable Housing with Denis Shapiro - REIA 474

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?SummaryDenis Shapiro discusses what to look for in an income fund and the risks of investing in private equities. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the safety and collateralization of the assets in an income fund and the track record of the fund manager. He also explains the difference between closed-ended funds and evergreen funds, highlighting the potential risks of evergreen funds. Shapiro advises using LinkedIn to educate oneself and learn the language of real estate investing before attending meetups. He also discusses the benefits of investment clubs and the misconceptions about real estate syndication and investing in affordable housing.Main Points:When investing in an income fund, it is important to understand the safety and collateralization of the assets and the track record of the fund manager.Closed-ended funds have a set time period and money cannot go in and out, while evergreen funds allow for liquidity but can be risky.Using LinkedIn to educate oneself and learn the language of real estate investing before attending meetups can be beneficial.Investment clubs can provide opportunities for pooling resources and sharing knowledge.There are misconceptions about the passive nature of real estate syndication and the tax benefits of commercial real estate investing.Investing in affordable housing can provide a barrier of entry and a long-term exit plan.Investing with partners who are operators rather than just capital raisers can lead to more active involvement and better decision-making.Proper due diligence is crucial when investing in real estate syndication.Connect with Denis Shapiro:[email protected]@sihcapitalgroup8963http://SIHCapitalGroup.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/denisshapiro/https://www.facebook.com/sihcapitalgroup