July 28, 2025

Syndication vs Fund: Legal Structures Every Real Estate Investor Should Know When Raising Capital | Tilden Moschetti

Syndication vs Fund: Legal Structures Every Real Estate Investor Should Know When Raising Capital | Tilden Moschetti

In this episode of Money Moves, Matty A. is joined by Tilden Moschetti, founder of Moschetti Syndication Law Group, for a legal deep dive into the world of capital raising for real estate deals. Learn when to structure your deal as a syndication versus a fund, the legal boundaries of 506(b) and 506(c), and how to stay compliant with SEC regulations.

Tilden also unpacks common mistakes made by first-time syndicators and explains how to properly document investor relationships, select the right model, and protect your business from legal exposure.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How syndications differ from funds in structure and strategy
  • When to choose 506(b) vs 506(c) offerings
  • What qualifies as a “pre-existing relationship” under SEC rules
  • How fund models offer flexibility but come with complexity
  • Legal traps to avoid when raising private capital
  • The importance of custom documentation over templates
  • How to legally scale your capital-raising efforts

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction to Tilden Moschetti

03:00 – Syndication vs fund overview

07:00 – Navigating 506(b) vs 506(c) exemptions

11:00 – Building compliant investor relationships

16:00 – Fund structure considerations

21:00 – Mistakes real estate sponsors make

25:00 – Which model fits your business

30:00 – Benefits of the fund approach

36:00 – Closing legal insights and investor protection


Connect with Tilden Moschetti

Website: https://www.moschettilaw.com/home/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moschettilaw/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moschettilaw/

Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/syndication.attorneys/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@syndicationattorney


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