WS151: Top Capital Raising Lessons I’ve Learned in 30 Years with Christopher Winkler

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Summary:

Christopher Winkler, President, and COO of Silverwood Capital Fund I LLC, and President of Silverwood Capital LLC draws from his 30-year-long experience to reveal some expert tips to help you overcome the challenges of raising capital in real estate.

This show starts off with Christopher sharing his background information. You will learn why Christopher chose to launch his note fund as a 506 (c) offering. What is the benefit of a 506 (c) offering compared to 506 (b)?

Christopher also reveals his advertising strategy. You will learn how to effectively communicate with investors, especially HNI’s. How often should you contact your investors? And, how do you ensure that you do not end up pestering them? Chris also points out the importance of maintaining transparency in your dealings. For all this and much more, tune in to our latest show now!

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Time Stamped Show Notes:

00:29 – Whitney introduces Christopher to listeners
01:07 – Christopher shares his background information
02:28 – Why did Christopher move away from the retail segment?
03:40 – Christopher shares the structure of his recently launched real estate note fund
04:55 – Why did Christopher choose to launch his fund as a Regulation D 506 (c)?
06:03 – Christopher gives us a “peek” into his advertising strategy
08:23 – Should you avoid raising capital in the festive season?
09:49 – Capital raising advice for inexperienced investors
11:24 – How to communicate with HNI’s and raise capital
13:14 – Importance of maintaining transparency with investors
14:23 – Does Christopher use a CRM to manage his business?
15:37 – Text LEARN to 474747 to learn the nuances of multifamily syndication from Vinney Chopra
17:29 – Christopher reveals the most challenging aspect of raising capital
18:48 – How often should you communicate with investors? Christopher shares his approach
21:15 – How have the recent modifications to tax laws impacted Christopher’s investment strategy?
22:18 – What is the number ONE thing that has contributed to Christopher’s success?
23:26 – Christopher shares that he is looking for interested investors to fill up his note fund
24:51 – How does Chris give back to the real estate community?
27:34 – Chris shares his contact information
28:27 – Schedule a call with Whitney now!
28:30 – Join our Facebook group to connect with like-minded individuals and real estate experts
28:53 – A Special Thanks to our sponsor, LifeBridge Capital