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The Sponsor & The Contract: How to Vet the People and the Paperwork in a Private Syndication Deal

Martin Maxwell Season 1 Episode 70

You're in the room, looking at a million-dollar real estate deal. But how do you separate a professional operator from a risky bet?

In the world of private equity, trust isn't built on handshakes; it's forged in the fine print of the legal contracts.

On this episode of the 5-Minute PRIME Podcast, host Martin Maxwell continues the masterclass on private real estate syndications with a deep dive into the two things that truly matter: the people running the deal and the paperwork that binds you to it. This is your playbook for vetting both like a seasoned pro.

Tune in to learn:

  • The Asymmetric Partnership: A clear breakdown of the "sweat equity" role of the General Partner (GP) versus the "capital equity" role of the Limited Partner (LP).
  • Decoding the "Deal Bible": How to read a Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and what to look for in the Sponsor's track record, risk factors, and use of funds.
  • Finding the "Gotchas": A practical guide to scrutinizing the Operating Agreement for critical investor protections like voting rights, capital calls, and GP removal clauses.
  • Real-World Contract Language: See examples of what key clauses actually look like and learn to identify terms that are investor-friendly versus those that are red flags.

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