Recorded live at the 2025 Midwest Real Estate Investor Conference, this panel dives deep into real estate syndications—what they are, how they work, and how to do them the right way. Whether you’re an active investor looking to scale or a passive investor evaluating opportunities, this episode is packed with real-world insights on raising capital, structuring deals, and staying SEC-compliant.
Your panelists:
Brian Hamrick – Host of this podcast and seasoned syndicator with over $22M raised since 2013.
Gary Hall – President of the Muskegon Area Rental Association and founder of Dean Arrow private equity fund.
Keith Heckman – Investor turned GP with experience in both active deals and LP investments across the U.S.
Topics Covered:
What is a real estate syndication and how does it work?
506(b) vs. 506(c): Legal structures and SEC compliance
How to raise capital legally and ethically
Preferred returns, GP/LP splits, and aligning incentives
Single asset vs. fund models
Tools and platforms to manage investors and deals (AppFolio, Wix, Cash Flow Portal, Syndication Pro)
Lessons learned from the first raise: what they’d do differently
Why good operating agreements matter more than you think
Building trust with investors and managing ongoing communication
Strategies for long-term holds vs. velocity of capital
Whether you're just learning how syndications work or you’re actively putting your first deal together, this panel lays out the playbook with real talk from people in the trenches.
Resources Mentioned:
The Hands-Off Investor: An Insider’s Guide to Investing in Passive Real Estate Syndications by Brian Burke
The Best Ever Apartment Syndication Book by Joe Fairless and Theo Hicks
Financial Freedom with Real Estate Investing: The Blueprint to Quitting Your Job with Real Estate – Even Without Experience or Cash by Michael Blank
Structuring and Raising Debt & Equity for Real Estate by Rob Beardsley
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