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Here are 5 places I would recommend to network with quali- fied investment sponsors: 1 Bigger Pockets: Even though many of the investors on this platform are newbie investors looking to purchase their first real estate deal, there are still several great large sponsors and operators putting out great content. Start in the forum section and look to see who is posting regularly and adding value to the community. The next step is to reach out directly and let them know you are interested in investing. 2 LinkedIn: If you are interested in multifamily investing for example, type in the search bar #multifamily and see the people who are creating the most content under this category. This will give you a great list of operators to begin reaching out to. 3 Podcasts: Using multifamily again as an example, if you search for multifamily podcasts on iTunes or Spotify, tons of shows will pop up in your feed. This is a great way to not only build a list of potential sponsors, but it also gives you an opportunity to learn more about the person and if they are someone you’d be interested in investing with. 4 Real Estate Conferences: If you prefer meeting people in person, then the best way to meet real estate sponsors is to go to conferences. As you would expect, typically the people speaking on stage are the ones with the most credibility and track record. However, I have met several incredible investors and operators that were simply in attendance. 5 Real Estate Attorneys: If you are looking for local operators in your area, ask a local real estate attorney. They can potentially make introductions to their clients or point you in the direction of credible real estate operators and sponsors in your area. Be sure to spend ample time doing your own due diligence on every sponsor you meet including running a background check and asking for multiple referrals. •

Ellis Hammond is the managing principal for SymphonyCapitalGroup.com, a San Diego based investment firm focused on helping private investors build a more predictable wealth building strategy through apartment investing. He is a well sought out speaker on the topic of multifamily and faith-driven investing. He also hosts a weekly podcast show for Christian investors called Kingdom Capitalists.

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