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Podcast: Syndication Law & The Private Placement Memorandum Attorney
Episode: Understanding Waterfalls in Real Estate Syndication
Description: The topic discussed revolves around the distribution of returns, known as 'waterfalls,' in real estate syndication. The speaker used an example to explain the distribution process: a $5 million property bought entirely with investor funds that yields annual rents of $550,000.In this scenario, the investors are promised a 7% preferred return, also known as a 'pref,' amounting to $350,000 annually. This pref gets distributed first from the rental income. Any income beyond this pref, in this case, $200,000 ($550,000 - $350,000), is then split between the investor and the sponsor in a 70:30 ratio. This means the investor receives an additional $140,000, and...