WS16: How Conservative Underwriting Can Help Drive Value Investing in Real Estate Syndication with Holly Williams

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Summary:

In this episode, Whitney interviews Holly Williams, founder, MQ ventures. Holy reveals how conservative underwriting is the key to building a long term and stable real estate portfolio. Why does Holly think that investing in Class B properties is such a value proposition? Should investors be willing to take on additional risk and buy an undeveloped plot of land? There is a conception that real estate investing is for those with deep pockets – is this true? Tune in to find out.

Time Stamped Show Notes:

  • 00:34 –  Whitney introduces Holly to listeners
  • 01:29 – Why did Holly transition to real estate syndication?
  • 04:17 –  Reasons why Holly prefers real estate syndication over fixing and flipping properties
  • 04:33 – Why does Holly stick to Class B properties? Learn how Holy manages to arrive at a win-win situation for tenants as well as investors
  • 06:27 –  Holly simplifies the structure and workflow of real estate syndication for listeners
  • 07:16 – Do you need a huge net worth in order to become a real estate syndicator?
  • 08:30 – What are the tax benefits of real estate syndication?
  • 09:19 – Can you invest your IRA funds in real estate syndication?
  • 10:05 –  How to connect with real estate investors who are willing to invest for the long term
  • 11:56 – How do you find and associate with a stable real estate sponsor?
  • 12:13 –  Holly explains why investing in Class B properties is a stable proposition – particularly in a recessionary environment
  • 13:10 –  The importance of conservative underwriting and factoring in the worst case scenario
  • 13:48 – Why does Holly prefer longer loan terms?
  • 14:58 –  Risk vs. Returns – Is it worthwhile to take on risky propositions
  • 16:39 –  A crucial quality for becoming a successful syndicator
  • 18:15 – What is the #1 reason that syndicators fail?
  • 19:52 – How is #1 way via which Holly is improving her business?
  • 22:23 –  Holly shares her contact information
  • [spp-timestamp time=”23:16″] – A special thanks to our sponsor, Life Bridge Capital

In this episode, you will learn:

  1. Why investing in Class B properties can be an attractive proposition in a recessionary environment
  2. How investing in real estate can result in huge tax savings
  3. How conservative underwriting is critical for building a stable and long-term syndication business

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