Building Passive Income

Confused about the difference between an LLC and an LP? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down the two most common legal structures for real estate syndications. You’ll learn what each entity type is, how they differ, why sponsors choose one over the other, and what it means for you as a passive investor. Whether you’re reviewing your first deal or your tenth, understanding the legal structure isa critical part of due diligence.

When do I actually get paid? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down distributions—the two types (cash flow and proceeds), how distribution frequency works, what affects distribution amounts, how proceeds distributions work at a sale or refinance, and how to evaluate whether a deal’s

What happens if the deal runs out of money? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down capital calls and reserve funds—what they are, why they happen, how sponsors should handle them, and what your rights and options are as a limited partner. Learn how to reduce capital call risk by investing with sponsors who prioritize conservative underwriting and adequate reserves.

Is the sponsor making too much money on this deal? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down sponsor compensation—what fees are standard, what fees should raise questions, how promotes work, and how to evaluate whether a sponsor’s

If the LP puts up 95% of the money, why does the GP get 20-30% of the profits? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down GP versus LP economics, explaining what each party contributes, how compensation is structured, and how to evaluate whether a deal’s

Confused about how profits are split in a real estate syndication? In this episode, CREI Collin breaks down equity waterfalls—the formula that determines who gets paid, when, and how much. Learn what a waterfall is, the most common structures, cumulative vs. non-cumulative preferred returns, and how to evaluate whether a waterfall is fair and investor-friendly.

Cash flow or appreciation—which is better? CREI Collin and Tax Pro Tina break down the two components of syndication returns, how they’re taxed differently, and how to build a portfolio that balances both strategies. Learn when to prioritize cash flow, when to focus on appreciation, and how to match your investments to your life stage and tax situation.

Not all syndication deals are created equal. CREI Collin breaks down the four main types of real estate syndications—Core/Core-Plus, Value-Add, Opportunistic, and Development—and explains the risk-return spectrum. Learn how to match syndication types to your goals, risk tolerance, and timeline, and how to build a diversified portfolio across deal types.