Mar, 2025

Is A Joint Venture Real Estate Deal Better Than Syndication?

Rob Rowsell answered a caller who asked about which of two investing choices was the best arrangement. Should the caller choose a joint venture real estate deal or a syndication investment? Watch and learn which is the best scenario for your own property deal.

Joint Venture Real Estate Deal And Syndication Investment Compared

Our friend Gabriel asked Rob which factors dictated a joint venture real estate deal, rather than investing with a syndication. For example, could the number of units in the property play a role?

Instead, Rob feels like JV deals are appropriate whenever you can pitch in with competent, like minded friends. He shares his Christian faith with one group who he does Joint Venture investments with, although Rob welcomes non believers to his business circle. Faith in Christ just happens to be one of the common threads in the trust that bonds this group.

When is a Syndication property investment a better choice? Rob explains that if you contribute to multiple Joint Ventures, you will soon run out of money. Syndication investments do not require you to risk as much cash as a JV or become as directly involved. When you go into a Joint Venture, it’s all hands on deck amongst a small group to make sure all of the paperwork is signed and decisions are made.

So, which do you choose? Go with a smaller property and smaller team on a Joint Venture? You may get a greater return, but you will definitely work for it. A Syndication could reap a smaller reward, but will not require as much investment or effort. It all depends on your own financial situation, whether or not you have a close knit core group of investors, and what your goals are.

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Mar, 2025

Cap Rates Deep Dive

Rob Rowsell answers a question from a caller about commercial real estate cap rates. Rob follows up with a deep dive on capitalization rates in the property investment industry. Watch and read along to learn everything you need to know in this cap rates deep dive!

Commercial Real Estate Cap Rates And Property Values Explained

Our caller Deon asked if a “6” cap rate was ideal before making an offer. Rob clarified that his initial example was based on a “6” rate. Really, Rob views that number as a starting rate when making a quick valuation, then you will want to dig deeper to see if you can do better. Depending on the situation, another rate could work better. Many factors, from the market to the broker, could affect what rate you want.

What formula do you use to determine a commercial property value?

Rob explains that this formula differs from the one we use for multifamily property values. In that situation, you compare recent sales near the dwelling you’re looking at. When looking at a commercial property, you can divide the Net Operating Income (NOI) by the Market Cap (Capitalization) Rate. You will then arrive at the value of the commercial property.

For example, you pay $1 million cash for a property. It brings in $100,000 in Net Operating Income. Therefore, you paid a “10” cap for that property. A more realistic scenario would be paying $1.7 million cash, bringing the cap rate to 5.8 – thus, Rob’s initial example rounded up to 6.

When you take the time to calculate realistic numbers, you will know whether or not a property is worth your time. Do your due diligence, because commercial investments can be risky business, even for seasoned pros!

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Aug, 2024

Crowdfunding Real Estate Investment: Is It Right For You?

There are many ways to fund your property investments, but one online method may work better for some than others. Crowdfunding Real Estate investments? Yep, that is a real financing technique, and many property investors have succeeded using it. Like any technique for raising capital, it will take a LOT of work. Likely, it will take even more work than many conventional funding efforts. However, if you have a vast network of supportive partners, friends, and family who are active online, this might be ideal for you! Bookmark this blog entry, because you will want to come back to it!

Crowdfunding Real Estate Investments? How Does That Work?

You probably have contributed to crowdfunding campaigns over the years. Remember your generous contribution to your nephew’s rock band’s Kickstarter in order to fund their debut album? How about the time you pitched in to help a friend across the country with their medical bills via GoFundMe? These one time donations end with a finite goal. While some platforms allow for beneficiaries to award perks to their contributors, you are mostly in it to help a friend. Any benefits you receive are strictly intrinsic. But we are talking about crowdfunding real estate investments here! How can a property investor get in on the action, while also rewarding those who contribute?

When Rob brought up this method in a recent Inner Circle Community call, he revealed that he has only used crowdfunded an investment once. He is also currently using this strategy for a large housing community build in Las Vegas. Experience taught him that you do not need to be accredited to engage in crowdfunding real estate investments.

You may also lower your limits for involvement using this strategy. Supporters for his Las Vegas build only need to invest $5,000 to get in on the ground floor. Until recently, the US Government limited crowdfunding campaigns to one million dollars. However, they have now set the cap at five million dollars.

Despite these advantages, there are a few notable drawbacks. There are a lot more administrative tasks involved than traditional capital funding syndication. Your books must be certified annually by a reputable CPA. Some platforms, such as Yieldstreet and Fundrise, specifically focus on private investments like real estate.

Perform your due diligence, and inspect every detail. Consider that crowdfunding will take more effort to set up than what you are used to, but if you have contacts eager to invest in your property using this method, it might be right for you.

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Do you own multi-family properties? If not, do you aspire to one day? Then you should consider joining our online discussion group, the ATL Inner Circle Community! Each month, Rob Rowsell will teach you what you must do in order to build wealth in the real estate business. It’s not as easy as it looks! Property taxes, liens, and legal fees can all be hard to navigate, so having a successful guide in your corner like Rob is a must! Sign up today!

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