Beyond the Deal
Beyond the Deal is podcast hosted by Michael Wagman. He has created a life of freedom and travel using passive income generated through real estate investing and raising capital. In this podcast Michael interviews guests who have been successful in the world of real estate investing or alternative investments, and they go beyond the deal to discuss the stories and practices that ultimately laid the groundwork to success.
Beyond the Deal
The LP Who Built a Platform to Rate GPs: Pat Zingarella on Transparency in Real Estate
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Pat Zingarella, founder of InvestClearly, a platform that’s changing the way Limited Partners (LPs) evaluate General Partners (GPs) in real estate syndications.
Pat shares how his own experience with a fraudulent operator inspired him to create a review platform for LPs, where verified investors can rate and review GPs based on actual deal participation.
He walks us through the platform’s mission, challenges of launching a startup, legal limitations, and the importance of due diligence on sponsors—not just the deals. If you’re an LP looking to avoid red flags or a GP seeking to build trust with transparency, this episode is a must-listen.
Key Takeaways:
✅ How one bad experience led Pat to build a company that protects LPs
✅ Why underwriting sponsors is just as important as underwriting deals
✅ How verified reviews from real investors create accountability
✅ What LPs should look out for—and how to avoid influencer bias
✅ Lessons from launching a tech startup in a traditionally private industry
Timestamps:
00:00:00 Introduction to Beyond the Deal
00:01:44 Journey from Corporate Sales to Real Estate Entrepreneur
00:03:19 Discovering a Fraudulent Mentor
00:04:43 Navigating LP Fraud Prevention Strategies
00:06:22 Evaluating Real Estate Investment Testimonials
00:08:03 Balancing GP and LP Perspectives on Investment Platforms
00:09:54 Introduction to Nimble Capital Group
00:11:23 Launch and Growth Strategy for Investment Platforms
00:13:00 Optimizing GP Profiles for Better LP Engagement
00:14:35 Startup Challenges: First Launch Failure and Lessons Learned
00:16:07 Challenges in Product Development and Launch
00:17:42 Overcoming Challenges in App Development
00:19:19 Negative Reviews Impact on GP Practices
00:21:02 Transformative Power of Routine and Health
00:22:36 Overcoming Mental Challenges in Entrepreneurship
00:24:12 Overcoming Entrepreneurial Stress and Building Resilience
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Follow the Guest – Pat Zingarella:
🔗 https://investclearly.com/
🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/pasqualezingarella/
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