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The Basics of Real Estate Syndication

By Matthew Frankel, CFP – Updated Aug 7, 2025 at 10:57AM | Fact-checked by Margo Winton Parodi

Key Points

  • Real estate syndication pools investor funds to buy commercial properties, offering the chance at high returns.
  • Investments require accredited status, defined by income or net worth criteria.
  • Syndicated properties are illiquid and income may be inconsistent, posing risks.
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