RE Family Offices? How to find...

Based on the most helpful WSO content, here are some resources and tips to find family offices that invest in real estate:

1. Family Offices List by Wall Street Oasis:

   • This list includes contacts from family offices, wealth management companies, endowments, trusts, foundations, etc.
   • The list is extensive with 2,411 firms, 4,635 emails, 2,851 LinkedIn profile URLs, and 2,634 phone numbers.
   • It is updated regularly with new data, including regional investing focus, industry investing focus, asset class investing focus, and other important notes.
   • This resource is crowdsourced by the WSO community, making it a comprehensive and evolving list.

2. Networking and Industry Events:

   • Attend real estate and private equity conferences, seminars, and networking events where family office representatives are likely to be present.
   • Building personal connections can be invaluable in tracking down family offices interested in real estate investments.

3. Online Forums and Communities:

   • Engage in online forums such as Wall Street Oasis, where professionals discuss and share information about family offices and real estate investments.
   • Participating in discussions can help you gather insights and potentially get direct recommendations.

4. Real Estate Firms with Family Office Connections:

   • Some real estate firms have strong connections with family offices. Notable firms mentioned in the WSO content include:
     • Hines
     • CIM
     • Related (with an office in Scottsdale)
     • Greystar
     • VEREIT
     • Sunbelt Holdings
     • Lincoln Property Trust
     • Macerich
     • Discovery Land Co.
     • DMB
     • Athens Group
     • Replay Resorts

5. Professional Networks and LinkedIn:

   • Utilize LinkedIn to search for family office professionals and connect with them.
   • Join LinkedIn groups focused on real estate investments and family offices to expand your network.

By leveraging these resources and strategies, you can increase your chances of finding family offices that are interested in real estate investments and share your deals with them.

Sources: How to start an International RE family office, Real Estate Q&A, Family Offices List, Any good real estate firms in Arizona???, Independent/fundless sponsor and Family Office surge