Creating an Equity Fund or Fund of Funds with Nicholas Moore

It’s no secret having multiple investing resources and strategies at your disposable put you at a competitive advantage as a real estate entrepreneur. Arguably, the most significant competitive advantage is the ability to raise capital. “Cash is King!” When it comes to raising capital, Equity Funds and Funds of a Fund are two strategies commonly used by operators and capital raisers to maximize their fund raising and partnership opportunities.

On today’s episode, our special guest is Nicholas Moore, Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Attorney at Capital Law Group. As a legal counsel and real estate investor, Nicholas understands the complexity of fund structures and how these fund structures are leveraged in real estate transactions. Nicholas explains the difference between a single Equity Fund and a Fund of a Fund, how these funds are used to acquire assets or invest in LP offerings, and the benefits of leveraging the each.

Since 2012, Nick has been involved in real estate law in various forms, including acquisitions and refinancing’s with retail, fast food restaurants, multi-family real estate, and self-storage real estate. Having assisted clients with multi-millions in real estate deals, Nick guides his clients from the inception of the deal to post-close business matters and everything in between. Nick is also a general partner in commercial real estate and has assisted in the formation of private equity funds, limited partnerships, syndications, debt securities, and corporate structure revisions to accomplish his clients’ complex objectives. In 2020, Nick was selected by Super Lawyers as a Georgia Rising Star for the areas of Corporate and Business which is reserved for the top 2.5% of attorneys in the practice area. Nick lives in north metro Atlanta with his wife and son, and is expecting his second son in February of 2021. When he’s not taking down deals with his clients, he enjoys hiking, golfing, and spending time at his church.

 In this episode, we cover:

Nicholas’ background as both an attorney and investor

The benefits of having a legal counsel that can assist in all aspects of the real estate transaction.

Choosing the right legal counsel.

What is an Equity Fund and Fund of a Fund?

How to leverage the fund structures.

What are the benefits and limitations of each fund structure.

Nicholas covers all of these important topics and more in this value packed episode. Want to learn more about how you can add these resources to your “toolbox,” then tune in today!

 The Final Three:

1.     What do you do for your continued education to further your investing?

Nicholas: “With my experience in real-estate investing, I was able to observe my clients’ performance and see how there are tons of different deals organized in a variety of ways. There is a big difference between learning it hands-on than just by reading a book.”

 2.     What have been some of the lasting lessons you have learned along your journey?

Nicholas: “If you are not the finance guy, go get one! Get a finance person on your team who can explain and argue why they are right, otherwise, you will be handicapping yourself.”

3.     How can listeners learn about and get connected with you?

Nicholas: “Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-g-moore-28676228/ or by email at  nmoore@capitallawgroup.co.