Real estate agents play a critical role in the transfer of properties from sellers to buyers. And they are just as important in real estate syndication deals as they are in traditional owner-occupied transactions.
What Is Real Estate Syndication?
Real estate syndication is when multiple investors pool funds to finance a specific real estate project. The project could be nearly anything: flipping a distressed property, a long-term rental property, or even a new multi-family development. The project is professionally managed by a real estate sponsor, who handles every detail on behalf of the investors, including scouting potential deals, overseeing construction, and handling operations until the eventual resale.
Sponsors often specialize in one geographic market, completing dozens or even hundreds of deals over the years. For real estate agents, this represents a wealth of potential repeat business!
3 Roles for Real Estate Agents in Syndication Investing
There are three primary roles for real estate professionals in syndication investing.
1. Helping Syndication Sponsors Find Suitable Properties
Experienced syndication companies are always looking for their next deal. So you can connect sponsors to properties that serve their niche. For example, Gatsby Investment is looking for lots for new multi-family development in Los Angeles, as well as existing multi-family buildings of six or fewer units in the area.
Real estate agents and brokers can submit properties for Gatsby’s consideration quickly and conveniently through our website.
2. Helping Investors Buy Completed Syndication Projects
When a syndication project is complete, the sponsor will list the property for sale. This presents an opportunity for you to help your investor clients purchase turnkey properties for long-term appreciation, passive income, and ongoing tax breaks.
You can explore Gatsby’s properties for sale to find deals for your investor clients and earn compensation as the buyer’s agent. Gatsby even lists pre-market opportunities on the properties-for-sale page, so you can provide added value to your clients by notifying them of future deals before their competition becomes aware of them!
3. Investing in Syndication Projects Yourself
As a real estate expert, you understand the benefits of real estate investing better than most. But you’re also a busy professional with other commitments who may not have the time or desire to be a landlord. Investing in a syndication project gives you access to the advantages of investing in property without the high cost or time requirements of traditional real estate investments. With low minimum investment amounts, you can even buy into multiple deals, creating an instantly diversified real estate portfolio.
Partner With Gatsby for Potential Sales Compensation, Investment Returns, or Both
Whether you’re looking to boost your real estate compensation, add real estate holdings to your investment portfolio, or both, Gatsby Investment warmly welcomes you to partner with us!
Learn more about Gatsby and our commitment to creating sustainable growth in the LA-area housing market. And explore our current real estate investment opportunities to find your next investment and/or future acquisitions for your investor-buyers.