GP/LP Structure Advantages for Hotel & Commercial Real Estate Sponsors The GP/LP (General Partner/Limited Partner) structure pairs real estate sponsors (GPs) with private equity LPs, typically in 95/5 or 90/10 equity splits where LPs fund 90-95% of capital. Randy Efron from Skylatus Property Capital highlights key benefits for GPs leading hotel and commercial deals. GP/LP…
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Dual Role Private Equity Ownership: Fund Types for Commercial Real Estate Private equity funds adopting a “dual role” in hotels and commercial properties handle both capital provision and sponsorship—acquiring, executing business plans, and selling assets themselves. Randy Efron from Skylatus Property Capital explores fund variations and their trade-offs. Types of Private Equity Funds Funds differ…
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Dual Role Private Equity Ownership: When Funds Act as Both GP and LP in Hotels Private equity firms in “dual role” ownership handle both GP (acquisition, business plan execution, sales) and LP (capital provision) roles for hotels and commercial properties, eliminating third-party sponsors. Randy Efron from Skylatus Property Capital introduces this structure versus syndications. Private…
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Hotel Acquisition Funding: Self-Funding vs. Syndication Compared Hotel sponsors—those leading investments by identifying opportunities and executing business plans—typically fund acquisitions through self-funding or syndication. Randy Efron from Skylatus Property Capital compares these approaches for hotels and commercial real estate. Self-Funding: Full Sponsor Control Sponsors secure loans and cover equity gaps with personal cash, ideal for…
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