WS17: How to Conduct Due Diligence and Walk Away from a Bad Syndication Deal with Chris Jackson

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Summary:

In this episode, Whitney interviews Chris Jackson, Principal and Managing Partner, Sharpline Equity.  Chris shares the importance of doing your due diligence before syndicating a deal, and why a no deal is better than a bad deal. Chris reveals how he recently walked away from an opportunity to acquire a 100 unit property. How did Chris’s investors react to this news? You will learn the various nuances of analyzing a deal. This show is peppered with some great investing lessons for folks in the syndication business. Tune in to learn!

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:27 –  Whitney introduces Chris Jackson to listeners
  • 00:55 –  Chris shares some interesting details about this company
  • 02:30 –  Learn why Chris walked away from a huge syndicated deal after conducting due diligence
  • 06:30 – How did investors react to Chris walking away?
  • 07:52 – What lessons did Chris learn after his 100 unit deal fell through?
  • 09:48 – What is a loss run report? What should you ask for one before finalizing a deal?
  • 11:48 –  Chris was worried about using a bridge loan on the deal
  • 13:53 – What is a bridge loan? What is the purpose of using one?
  • 15:44 –  Communicating and maintaining relationships with investors
  • 17:52 – What is the most difficult part of real estate syndication?
  • 21:47 –  A HACK that is helping Chris greatly improve his business
  • 24:05 –  Chris shares his contact information
  • 24:39 –  A special thanks to our sponsor, Life Bridge Capital

In this episode, you will learn:

  1. How to conduct due diligence on a syndication deal
  2. Why a bad deal is worse than a no deal
  3. What is a bridge loan, and when should you use one?

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