What is a real estate general partner?

A real estate general partner (GP) is the managing entity in a real estate partnership or fund responsible for sourcing deals, making investment decisions, overseeing asset management, and ultimately delivering returns to investors.

Roles and Responsibilities of a GP

  • Identifying and sourcing investment opportunities
  • Conducting due diligence (legal, financial, technical)
  • Raising capital from limited partner investors
  • Managing the property through its hold period
  • Executing the value-add or development strategy
  • Arranging financing and managing lender relationships
  • Overseeing exit — sale, refinancing, or REIT listing

How GPs Are Compensated

  • Management fee: 1.5%–2% of assets under management annually
  • Acquisition/disposition fees: 0.5%–1% of transaction value
  • Promoted interest / carried interest: 15%–25% of profits above the preferred return
  • Asset management fee: Charged during the hold period

The general partner is the engine of any real estate fund or partnership identifying opportunities, executing strategies, and delivering returns. Investors should rigorously evaluate a GP's track record, team quality, alignment of interest, and governance before committing capital.

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