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Real Estate Syndications 101: How Investors and Operators Actually Get Paid | Michael Russell E54

Real Estate Syndications 101: How Investors and Operators Actually Get Paid | Michael Russell E54

Update: 2025-10-21
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Ever wonder where the money actually goes in a hotel deal?
In this episode, Michael Russell breaks down real estate syndications in plain English. How investors and operators really get paid, what fees are fair, and how to structure deals that build long-term trust.
Whether you’re looking to raise capital for your first project or invest passively, this is the playbook for understanding the math behind every syndication.
You’ll learn:

  • The simple breakdown between LPs and GPs and how each gets paid
  • How preferred returns, profit splits, and waterfalls actually work
  • The most overlooked risk in syndications (and how to avoid it)
  • How to structure deals that attract repeat investors
  • Why clarity always beats complexity when raising capital

If you’ve ever wanted to peek behind the curtain of a hotel syndication, this episode will make everything finally click. Follow and share the Hotel Investor Playbook so more people can learn how to invest in hospitality assets the right way.

Connect with Michael:

Invest with Malama Capital: malama-capital.com/invest
Submit a deal: https://www.malama-capital.com/deal-submission
Instagram: @the_hotel_investor_playbook
Contact Us: info@hotelinvestorplaybook.com

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Real Estate Syndications 101: How Investors and Operators Actually Get Paid | Michael Russell E54

Real Estate Syndications 101: How Investors and Operators Actually Get Paid | Michael Russell E54