Let’s be honest—real estate investing is a team sport and you’re not meant to go it alone. In this episode of our Financing & Funding Series, Suzanne and I break down the ins and outs of partnering with other investors—how to do it right, what to watch out for, and why the right partner can 10x your portfolio and fast-track your success.

We talk through the good, the bad, and the ugly—from finding complementary skill sets, setting clear legal boundaries, and protecting your downside, to spotting red flags and knowing when it’s time to walk away. Whether you’re just getting started or scaling to multifamily, this episode is your full roadmap to making partnerships work without drama or disaster.

Key Talking Points of the Episode

00:00 Introduction

01:09 Leveraging complementary skills & experience

03:17 Multiple partnerships for different strategies

06:25 Equity vs. joint ventures vs. silent partners

08:47 Real estate syndications: Bigger deals, shared risk

11:01 Key values to align on: risk tolerance, time, renovation standards

12:35 Trust-building & bonding outside the business

14:00 Test communication before committing

15:06 The non-negotiable: Legal agreements

16:21 Schedule recurring partner check-ins

18:34 Don’t argue about everything: Learn to concede

20:03 The importance of transparency in every partnership

Quotables

“Partnering with investors isn’t just about capital – it’s about alignment, vision, and building something better together.”

“A partnership without transparency is a liability, not an asset.”

“No one wants to have the tough conversations, but those legal docs protect everyone—and they build trust.”

Links

RCN Capital

https://www.rcncapital.com/podcast

https://www.instagram.com/rcn_capital/

info@rcncapital.com

REI INK

https://rei-ink.com/