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
5 Years of Real Estate Syndication: Lessons, Mistakes, Capital Raising and Pivoting in Today’s Market
In this episode of Beyond the Deal, hosts Michael Wagman and Mike Angelo hit the course in Gilbert, Arizona to reflect on five years of real estate syndication — the wins, the mistakes, and the lessons that changed everything.
They break down how their approach to raising capital, managing debt, choosing partners, and operating assets has evolved through market cycles, interest rate spikes, and shifting investor expectations. Whether you’re a new investor or a seasoned syndicator, this episode is packed with hard-earned wisdom from the front lines.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- Why they chose syndication over single-family investing
- The biggest mistakes from their first few deals (and what they’d do differently)
- How capital raising has evolved with marketing, CRMs, and AI
- The right (and wrong) ways to structure debt in today’s market
- What makes a great operating team and why onsite staff matters most#
- How to vet partners and align on core values before signing a deal
- The power of communication and transparency with investors
- Why mindset, resilience, and consistency are the real keys to success
- How their investment focus has shifted — from multifamily to boutique hotels and beyond
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Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:
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🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/
Follow the Guest – Mike Angelo
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeaangelo/
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