Sourcing sponsor/borrower deal flow - any info/tips?

Hi guys, in my role at a RE investment firm, one of my new responsibilities is to source deals, for both debt (we originate cons loans/mezz/preferred) and JV equity (we partner with sponsors): across all property types, for both development and value-add. Obviously referrals/warm connections via one's existing network is going to offer the best yield, but curious as to where others have seen the most success. Cold calling developers/operators? Attending industry conferences?

Any tips would be greatly appreciated. And if anyone works for / knows of a developer/operator that needs a capital partner, obviously would appreciate a referral via PM.

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thanks for the input. my experience is that their offerings are broadly marketed (at least that's the feeling i've gotten from HFF, etc). i was thinking methods/avenues for "off market" deal flow. if my impression of equity/debt brokers is misguided, who are some good ones?

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I'd first start by creating a list of firms you'd want to work with based off past deals. Based off that list, I'd start pounding the pavement anyway possible (warm, lukewarm, cold, etc).

 

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