• A Day in the Life of a Capital Allocator

  • Feb 11 2025
  • Length: 37 mins
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A Day in the Life of a Capital Allocator

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  • Meet real estate capital allocator Nick Stromwall, founder of Oak and Vine Capital, in this week’s edition of my podcast/YouTube show, The Allocator: A New Way to Finance. The Role of a Capital Allocator As an allocator, and unlike sponsors who source deals, sign on debt, and execute business plans, Nick works with sponsors to raise capital for their deals. He pools funds from his own investor network to secure larger-than-minimum investment thresholds, in return for which he negotiates preferential terms. Insights and Lessons from the Field Nick shares the details of his process, providing insights you won’t hear elsewhere: • He discusses his typical average raise and the terms he negotiates with sponsors. • He explains how he gets compensated, how he shares preferential terms with his investors, and the additional fees he collects from them. • Nick outlines his due diligence process, evaluating sponsor track records, ethics, and community impact. Part of Nick’s unique value proposition in an increasingly crowded field of capital allocators is his focus on more than just financial returns (though those are, of course, important). He emphasizes creating lasting community impact. Challenges & Myths Nick also talks about how he uses AI and automation to remain compliant with securities laws. He candidly shares the challenges he has faced in recent years as the market has shifted and discusses the lessons you can also learn from. Additionally, Nick addresses common myths associated with the capital allocator business - insights that every aspiring allocator should hear. *** Whether you're an investor, sponsor, or simply curious about the growing capital allocator industry, this episode unpacks the details and nuances behind the model. *** Explore the world of real estate capital allocators—a fresh approach to financing that’s reshaping the industry. In this series, I talk with allocators, investors, sponsors, and service providers to give you an inside look at this fast-growing space. PLUS, subscribe to my free newsletter for real estate investors and gain access to: * Introductions to sponsors, allocators, and investment opportunities. * Insights drawn from my 30+ years of experience in real estate investing. * Hacks and tactics for raising capital to help you scale your real estate portfolio. Visit GowerCrowd.com/subscribe
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