Gene Trowbridge, Esq., CCIM, has over 25 years experience in creating and sponsoring real estate investment groups. The author of the preeminent book in the field, he also works as an attorney for and consultant to individuals engaged in group sponsorships. A member of the CCIM faculty since 1979, Gene has been honored as the Institute's Instructor of the Year and holds the CCIM Distinguished Service Award. Read his latest article on the current trends in syndication management.

Three reasons to syndicate now:

1. There are attractive bargains in investment properties. The economy has created motivated sellers.
   
   
2. Lenders want larger down payments. Pooling resources gives you a bigger down-stroke.
   
   
3. Investment groups frequently generate brokerage business.

Benefits of syndication to the sponsor:

• Acquisition Fees Sponsors generate legitimate fees upon the acquisition of properties by the group.
  
  
• Shares of Cash Flow or Profits Sponsors share in the cash flow and upside of each property acquired.
  
  
• Control Sponsors manage the property and the capital of their investors.