Top RED FLAGS Investors Need To Know - E977 - CFC

In 2024, many investors faced serious challenges in real estate syndications... …capital calls, missed projections, poor communication. But the thing is… Most of these issues stemmed from the red flags that were visible from the start. Today I sat down with Gary Lipsky, who after seeing both sides of syndication deals as an investor and operator, wrote a book about the red flags most investors miss... Listen to this episode to learn what experienced investors look for before writing the check. Gary has completed over a quarter billion in real estate transactions and learned some hard lessons along the way. In today's episode, we break down: Why older vintage properties require massive reserves The importance of understanding the operator's business plan How to evaluate debt levels in today's market Why immediate communication is crucial for long-term success Plus, he shares what happens when you get overleveraged in a rising rate environment... If you want to learn from someone who's made these mistakes before making them yourself listen to the episode now. Take Control, Hunter Thompson Resources mentioned in the episode: Gary Lipsky Website Interested in learning how to take your capital raising game to the next level? Meet us at Capital Raiser’s Edge. Learn more here: https://raisingcapital.com/cre