New investor with lots of funding ** looking for direction
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[{"id": "f79iu25", "text": "Let me know if you need a hand. Sounds like a fun project.  DM me.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f79j6xh", "text": "I\u2019ve had investor money for several years, as well. Feel free to DM me", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f79rn0i", "text": "Same", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f79ryt6", "text": "I may be able to help you out in the southeast.  Shoot me a dm", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f79tc6o", "text": "I\u2019m in a similar boat with some investors in the Middle East. With the instability the priority is to move their money to more secure locations. We have been focusing on shopping centers and commercial hubs outside of CA. Currently determining the pros and cons of the tax implications.\n\nHappy to share my notes with you. Feel free to DM me.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f79u80f", "text": "The most common investment vehicle will be a private equity fund that is structured with a general partner and sponsors. Although dependent on the sophistication of the investors, it might be best for you to collect a fund management fee rather than directly participate in management, if you don\u2019t have experience. Although you might be interested in apartments, you have to focus on what the investors are comfortable with. Apartments are good for many, and hotels are especially appealing to Asian markets. What kind of capital availability are you expecting from the investors?", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f7a68pd", "text": "In your position you should stay away from direct investing (like buying one building at a time). That\u2019s a broad statement but you should just get close with a few real estate private equity funds and direct your clients which funds to invest with. \n\nA fund of funds is what you could do.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f7abflk", "text": "i\u2019ve got a few cautionary tales from situations similar to this. shoot me a PM if you\u2019d like", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "f7aubyb", "text": "You should be focusing on how to get your investors money out of China, which will be your biggest hurdle. \n\nEveryone will recommend funds, but my experience is mainland investors looking to get their money out are looking for individual properties that are owned outright. I would focus on cities that will not require an education on (NY, SF, LA, Seattle) in the urban core.  With a decent broker, the money will be fairly protected.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]