Let’s be honest—real estate investing is a team sport and you’re not meant to go it alone. In this episode of our Financing & Funding Series, Suzanne and I break down the ins and outs of partnering with other investors—how to do it right, what to watch out for, and why the right partner can 10x your portfolio and fast-track your success.
We talk through the good, the bad, and the ugly—from finding complementary skill sets, setting clear legal boundaries, and protecting your downside, to spotting red flags and knowing when it’s time to walk away. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling to multifamily, this episode is your full roadmap to making partnerships work without drama or disaster.
Key Talking Points of the Episode
00:00 Introduction
01:09 Leveraging complementary skills & experience
03:17 Multiple partnerships for different strategies
06:25 Equity vs. joint ventures vs. silent partners
08:47 Real estate syndications: Bigger deals, shared risk
11:01 Key values to align on: risk tolerance, time, renovation standards
12:35 Trust-building & bonding outside the business
14:00 Test communication before committing
15:06 The non-negotiable: Legal agreements
16:21 Schedule recurring partner check-ins
18:34 Don’t argue about everything: Learn to concede
20:03 The importance of transparency in every partnership
Quotables
“Partnering with investors isn’t just about capital – it’s about alignment, vision, and building something better together.”
“A partnership without transparency is a liability, not an asset.”
“No one wants to have the tough conversations, but those legal docs protect everyone—and they build trust.”
Links
RCN Capital
https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast
https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/
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