The Allocator: A New Way to Finance Real Estate

Mar 04 2025 20 ep. 44 mins 37
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Discover the world of the real estate capital allocator, a new way to finance real estate that has emerged only in the last few years. A "capital allocator" typically negotiates preferential terms with professional real estate sponsors on a deal-by-deal basis and then solicits individual investors. They either share the delta between the sponsor's original terms and the improved terms with investors or retain the delta as their compensation. In this YouTube/Podcast series, I interview allocators, investors, sponsors, and service providers to offer you an in-depth look at this growing industry. PLUS, subscribe to my free newsletter for real estate investors and gain access to: * Introductions to sponsors, allocators, and investment opportunities. * Insights drawn from my 30+ years of experience in real estate investing. * Hacks and tactics for raising capital to help you scale your real estate portfolio. Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe Email: [email protected] Call: 213-761-1000

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