Hey guys I am very interested in syndicating a few multi-family deals.
1) Do I need a real estate license to purchase the asset? (If not, do you recommend I get one?)
2) Do I need any special licensing to take a 1% - 3% fee on acquisition and a 1% fee on disposition of the asset?
3) Do I need any licensing to manage the property myself? (I want to save $ to increase the pref IRR just a bit more)
**ALSO: I am a first year analyst so I am not doing this anytime soon. But, I am putting together a game plan and I want to get as much knowledge as possible. ** Thank you!
-Non Target Guy
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Licensure requirements vary state by state (where the asset is located), so you may want to review each states rules, but in general... (answers to each).
NO, if you are a legit principal... if you are charging fees to third parties, most states would say yes.
NO, same as above, if you are a principal then then this is just economics between partners (lawyer will make it say so).
Probably NO, but more difficult to say. In general, owners/principals can self-manage, same exclusion/rule of law as for above. But, some states have more intense requirements for managing residential properties or other items.
Still, having a real estate license as a broker (owner or manager of firm) can be very advantageous for syndicators as you could charge fees to the deal entities (must disclose and partners/investors agree). I think if one was to prop mngt, they would want a third party deal and charge fees (investors would want so they could fire you as mgr). This is better if an independent licensed entity was performing the PM; it also insulates the property investors from liability of the PM (which the lawyers will require).
TL:DR... Probably don't need a license, but may want to have for options/flexibility. Check state laws to be sure.
This is extremely helpful. Thank you so much for this info. Currently I’m looking at a few very small deals to get my feet wet. I definitely want to hit the 8% pref IRR mark and help build a bit of track record.
Thank you again
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