Sam Freshman - $2 Billion in the Past 50 Years; A Conversation with The Godfather of Real Estate Syndication

Don’t let Sam Freshman’s name fool you. He's no freshman when it comes to real estate investing. He is known in our circles as “The Godfather of Syndication,” leveraging his knowledge and experience to acquire over 6,000 units and 5 million square feet of office, retail, and industrial spaces worth more than $2 billion over the past 50 years. 

Tune in now and listen to our conversation with the Godfather of Real Estate Syndication!

[00:01 - 05:56] Opening Segment

• Let’s get to know Sam Freshman
• How he realized he needed to invest in real estate 

[05:57 - 15:28] Real Estate Syndication 101 

• The problem with multifamily right now 
• We break down syndication in the real estate context 
• The rules of some asset class you need to know 

[15:29 - 28:10] Start Investing in Real Estate the Right Way 

• Sam gives an advice for couples who want to invest in real estate
• Are you new to real estate investing?
  • Listen to this advice from Sam
• The role of networking in Sam’s success

[28:11 - 35:46] Basics of Real Estate Investing 

• Learn from Sam how to close your first deal creatively 
• What you need to know about the hotel industry
• Why you should educate yourself about real estate 

[35:47 - 43:37] First Real Estate Skill You Should Learn 

• Connect with Sam 
  • Links below
• The first skill you need to learn in real estate 
• The other side of doing your due diligence

[43:38 - 51:47] Closing Segment

• Listen to this buy-and-hold strategy from Sam 
• Final words from Sam and me 

Tweetable Quotes: 

“Being careful, doing all your homework, and remembering that what you’re doing at the acquisitions stage [are] what’s gonna affect what happens later.” - Sam Freshman 

“If you’re in the syndication business, the first thing you gotta learn is to raise money.” - Sam Freshman 

Resources mentioned:

• Sam’s book
  • Principles of Real Estate Syndication
  • The Smartest Way to Save
• Other Books
  • How To Win Friends and Influence People
  • Never Be Old Enough To Know Better

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