WS1513: How to Structure Debt and Equity | Rob Beardsley

How do you know you are using the right debt with the right terms? How do you know if you have negotiated the right deal? Or are you leaving money on the table by not pushing certain buttons on the lenders' term sheet to get ourselves the best deal? These questions will be answered in this three-part series with Rob Beardsley of Lone Star Capital.In this first episode with Rob, he talks in details about how to structure debt and equity. The knowledge from his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate. Rob warns if you finance your deal incorrectly, you might be setting yourself up for a downside scenario that you are not willing to accept. He also elaborates why his new book is not just for multifamily entrepreneurs but for real estate as a whole. Enjoy the show!Key Points From This Episode: Rob talks about his new book Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate.How much experience do you need to be able to understand the book? Why does structuring deal an important part of the multifamily syndication business?Debt and equity are the two main things to consider when structuring a deal.What should go first – learning to underwrite or learning to properly structure a deal?Rob says it’s important to brush up on different debt concepts and debt options.Would Rob’s books be helpful for people in other asset classes outside of multifamily?How did Rob gain the knowledge to structure deals?Tweetables:“It's a passionate topic of mine because the deal structure is nuanced. You can make it as simple or as complicated as you like. And it really one of the key factors to a good deal.”“A good deal is the right price, the right structure, and the right execution.”“Debt is one of the most important parts of your deal because, in my opinion, it's the largest source of risk.”Links Mentioned in Today’s EpisoAfter interviewing thousands of entrepreneurs, one truth is clear: business success means little if it costs your marriage, family, or faith.I'm now hosting the Courageous Men podcast for men who want to lead well at home and at work. I'm looking for five men to walk closely with who want to lead well at home and work.  Email me at [email protected] and tell me why you should be one of the five. whitneysewell.com  VISIT OUR WEBSITEhttps://lifebridgecapital.com/Here are ways you can work with us here at Life Bridge Capital:⚡️START INVESTING TODAY: If you think that real estate syndication may be right for you, contact us today to learn more about our current investment opportunities: https://lifebridgecapital.com/investwithlbc⚡️Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealEstateSyndicationShow📝 JOIN THE DISCUSSIONhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/realestatesyndication➡️ FOLLOW UShttps://twitter.com/whitney_sewell https://www.instagram.com/whitneysewell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/whitney-sewell/ ⭐ Be Our Guest!We are continuously working hard to help our listeners with their journey to real estate syndication. If you think you can add value in any way to our listeners who are in commercial real estate, then we’d love to have you over. Apply here: https://lifebridgecapital.com/join-our-podcast/