Too many smart investors miss out on real estate investing because they don't want to deal with the hassles of being a landlord. 

They often hesitate because:
> They don’t have the time or patience to manage properties.
> They don’t want the stress of dealing with tenants, toilets, or termites.
> They’re unsure how to find profitable, low-risk opportunities.

What if I told you there was a way to receive all the benefits of real estate, without any hassles (or stress) of being a landlord?

At Goodin Development, we make real estate investing simple. We provide fully managed group investments. 

You'll invest in luxury apartments with us and share in the profits, so you can:

- Generate smart passive income
- Diversify beyond the stock market
- Get tax advantages to keep money in your pocket
- Avoid the frustrations of DIY-ing everything
- Spend your time where it matters most, not on managing your investments

We build new apartments from the ground up in Indiana and give busy professionals the opportunity to invest alongside us. 

Our team handles everything! We make it a truly hands off investment for our investors.  

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Do you have a busy career and a family to support? Do you want all the benefits of owning real estate, but don't want to be a landlord? 

We help busy professionals earn passive income through real estate. Check out GoodinDevelopment.com for more info.

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Justin Goodin

Approaching the 50% complete milestone soon!

I'm really proud of the progress our team has made so far. 

The Elwood in Kokomo, Indiana, will be the city’s premier place to live.

Although, we can't celebrate just yet! We still have MANY important milestones to accomplish. 

What do you think of the progress so far?

CPM Construction Planning and Management, Inc.

Stress free real estate investing for busy professionals who don’t want to be landlords | Indiana Focused Developer with $58M+ Projects Built

Real estate syndications require $50,000 to invest. 

Here's what to expect after 👇 

After you send your wire, and sign a few legal documents, your spot is locked in. 

// Here's what happens next:

1. Progress updates – monthly
2. Cash flow distributions (after stabilization) – quarterly
3. Financial reports – quarterly
4. Schedule K-1 – annually

// Typical Timeline:
Construction: 14 - 18 months
Stabilization: 6 - 12 months
Sale: 3 - 5 years total

District South, in Fishers, Indiana started construction in February 2024 👇

76 families partnered with us to build this project. 

This week, we sent out our FIRST cash distribution to our investors, marking another major milestone for all partners in this project. 👏 

If you want to get notified of future investment opportunities from us, apply to join our investor club on our website.

Apartments are no longer about building boring boxes

People want a modern place to call home. 

That means not skimping out on interior finishes and amenities. 

Each unit inside our latest project, The Elwood, will have:

• Quartz countertops
• Stainless steel appliances
• Private balcony or patio 
• Smart locks & thermostats
• Full size washer & dryer
• Tile backsplash 
• Modern black windows

Amenities include: 

• Luxury rooftop patio
• Pet spa
• Bike room
• Fitness center
• EV charging stations
• Outdoor grill & fire pit area
• Indoor/outdoor cafe 
• Game area
• Work-from-home area
• Plaza area in front of retail space

The Elwood will be the premier place to live within the city and we are proud to be apart of this transformational community!

Most syndicators won’t touch construction

1 year of planning 
2 years of construction 
1 more year to lease up 

It's too complex.
It takes too long. 
It has too many moving parts.

This is exactly what I love about development: 
LESS competition 

Not many companies are willing to put in a huge amount of work upfront and wait years for the real upside...

This is where you find the real opportunity 💪

I had a call with a potential investor who thought preferred return = cash on cash return

I had to explain these are not the same thing...

7% preferred return DOES NOT mean you receive 7% annually.

The preferred return alludes to the precedence of limited partners receiving a specified return, BEFORE the general partners share in the profits.

A preferred return (Pref) is not a guarantee or claim that you will get X% in any given year.

How much (or how little) the project cash flows, will determine what you receive on a quarterly basis.

Pref and cash flow distributions are 2 completely different things. 

Did you know this before reading?

When I first started investing in real estate, I assumed the best opportunities had to be in the “hottest” markets.

The ones everyone talks about. 
The ones making the headlines.

Like Florida, Texas, or Arizona.

Boy, was I wrong.

After underwriting deals across multiple states and spending years investing here at home, one thing became clear:
Indiana quietly does a lot of things right.

And for passive investors, especially those who care about stability, predictability, and long-term wealth, that matters more than hype.

Let’s walk through why Indiana deserves serious consideration.

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When I first started investing in real estate, I assumed the best opportunities had to be in the “hottest” markets. The ones everyone talks about. The

Open article: Why Indiana Is One of the Best States for Passive Real Estate Syndication Investors by Justin Goodin • 5 min read

Why Indiana Is One of the Best States for Passive Real Estate Syndication Investors

Raising capital is never easy.
And it’s never something I take for granted.

Every commitment an investor makes is built on trust.

That trust is earned over time, through transparency, communication, and execution.

All investing involves risk.

But when you choose
• the right operators
• the right deals
• and the right markets

that risk is significantly reduced.

One thing I appreciate about Invest Clearly is the transparency it brings to our industry.

It’s a place where investors can read real, VERIFIED reviews from people who actually invested with a company.

I'm grateful for my investors who took the time to leave feedback and look forward to growing on this platform! Check out Invest Clearly if you haven't already.

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We are getting our first Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Indianapolis!

What’s coming:

• 15-story luxury hotel
• 170 rooms
• 11,500 SF of ballroom & meeting space
• Spa, fitness center, upscale restaurant, private lounge
• Outdoor terrace

The hotel is expected to open early 2028.

It's always great to see more investment coming into Indianapolis. 

Do you think this will be a great addition to downtown?

I almost quit
(on more than one occasion)

I was putting in a ton of work and still felt like NOTHING was working for me with real estate.

There were many years in my life where I was working full time AND going to college full time. 

My calendar was packed. My energy was drained. 

I barely had time to do anything fun, let alone slow down and enjoy life. Every week felt like survival mode.

At the same time, I was trying to build something better.

- I was looking for multifamily deals.
- Learning the process.
- Trying to understand how this business actually worked.

Every spare minute went to YouTube, podcasts, and books.

Early mornings. Late nights. Lunch breaks with headphones in. 

But I never saw any progress...

It felt like I was WASTING time.
❌ So I almost quit many times. 
❌ Almost went back to house flipping. 
❌ Almost switched to just buying businesses. 
❌ Almost switched to buying storage facilities. 

But I was wrong. 

✅ In reality, progress was happening slowly over time. 

Day by day it didn’t look like much. 
Week by week it felt invisible.
But month by month and year by year, you make progress. 

Most people quit right before their big breakthrough!

If you feel like you're stuck in a rut right now and not making any progress...this is your sign to keep going! 🚀

Returns work different in a typical development deal:

When you invest in ground-up construction, there’s no cash flow for the first year or so. 

Because the project isn’t stabilized yet.

So how do investors get paid?

Let’s break it down:

• Preferred Return:
> This is your “priority” return before the sponsor makes a dime.
> It accrues during construction.

• Return of Capital:
> Once the project sells, your principal is returned back to you.

• Profit Split:
> After your preferred return and capital is paid, the profits get split.
> Usually 70% to investors / 30% to the sponsor.

Example:
• You invest $50,000.
• No cash flow year 1.
• Small distribution year 2 as things stabilize.
• Pref is caught up at sale.
• Return of capital ($50k).
• Profits are split in year 3 at sale.

You end up receiving $85,782 when it's all said and done.

That’s a 1.72x equity multiple (you turned $50K into $85,782)

Which equals a 20% IRR over 3 years.

This is typically how most syndication returns are structured for a ground-up deal, but the numbers are just for an example.

Drop any questions below.

Senior Construction Project Manager @ VareCo

I am the Founder &amp; CEO of Investor Acquisitions. In short, I help real estate executives be known. What I've found is the best operators in real estate often neglect marketing. Marketing is important enough to wish you were better but not important enough to take it on on your own. Put another way: If operations fall apart? You don't have a business to market. If marketing falls apart? You've survived this long without it. However, there's a catch 22 to this approach to marketing. The modern real estate sponsor, broker &amp; lender needs marketing. They need to be known. Social media expedites 2 key aspects of deal making: 1. Building awareness of you. 2. Building trust in you. My business is taking the hard work of figuring social media out off your hands, &amp; replacing it with all the benefits. 1. Being trusted and known. 2. Generating quality leads. 3. Raising capital/Closing deals. The fun stuff that comes from being known. Whether you're the CEO, an executive team, or a broker, our team at Investor Acquisitions can level up your brand &amp; content on LinkedIn. Our business is telling your story.

Cole Baker

Emmitt Smith earned $61,300,000 during his NFL career. 

He's quietly turned that into $100,000,000 in real estate. 

Here's how he did it: 

1) He LEARNED from the BEST. 

• Emmitt played 15 years for the Dallas Cowboys. 
• He leveraged the notoriety to get an internship. 
• Followed Roger Staubach around for 2 years. 
• (Roger has transacted on $26,000,000,000+ in CRE)
• This was the foundation of his knowledge. 

2) He TOOK ACTION. 

• Leveraging the experience with Staubach, 
• He started a JV with Staubach's company. 
• He started his own firm in Baltimore. 

Most of us don't have $63mm to start investing with. 

But, anyone can learn from the best: 

• Podcasts. 
• YouTube. 
• Books. 

& anyone can take action. 

P.S. The real question everyone wants to know? 

Will the Cowboys ever win a Super Bowl Again?

Founder + CEO of Investor Acquisitions | I help real estate executives build their brand & attract investors | Trusted by 44 Firms | DM “Intro” to schedule a meeting with Investor Acquisitions

I left my W-2 to start my business 14 months ago.

• I have had days I didn't think I'd make it.
• I have had weeks no money came in.
• I have had moments I messed up. 

• I have messed up with clients. 
• I have messed up sales calls. 
• I have messed up on hiring. 

I have lived a lot of the fears that held me back from starting sooner. 

But, I can say this:

I am filled with more purpose than I have felt in a very long time. 

& something about that makes the pain worth it. 

So here's to you taking the leap in 2026! 

The year you finally do it. 

Whatever it is!

P.S. If this was the year, what would you do?

I spoke to an RIA who’s helped his clients sell $14,000,000 worth of businesses to private equity.

I asked him what owners should look out for in the terms of their purchase agreements. 

Here’s what he told me: 

1) If you are presented with a dual share class structure within your agreement, it’s standard for the controlling investor to hold the senior class. What’s not standard? When Class-B shares have no participation rights to maintain their percentage of ownership. 

2) Ensure your "earn out" is tied to performance metrics that are higher up the income statement (i.e. gross revenue or recurring revenue). The higher up the income statement you go, the more the "earn out" is in your control.

3) If a buyer defers payment on your acquisition, lock in interest on top of you’re deferred payment. Otherwise the buyer is using your cash flow to pay you with no compensation for your additional risk. 

4) Ensure the waterfall structure in the purchase agreement defines the hurdle rate. The RIA has seen multiple agreements where the hurdle rate is left undefined at the point of sale. 

5) If you have buyout terms within your purchase agreement, define the “fair market value” of the business at the point of sale. & ensure that definition is defined at your full discretion. 

6) If your sale price is formulaic, ensure you define what’s being multiplied. If the buyer is paying a multiple on “adjusted EBITDA,” you set the definition for adjusted EBITDA.

7) Rolling equity into a deal doesn’t = money in your pocket in the future. Do you’re diligence on the buyer as well. It could be the difference in millions of dollars.

P.S. Was this helpful? Comment below what stuck out the most ⬇️

I spoke to an investor with $300,000,000 in AUM. 
His first deal he bought for $560,000 debt free. 
Here's the breakdown of how he did it: 

1) He started as a leasing agent for a family office. 
• The family office owned a few dozen deals. 
• He was there "Swiss army knife."
• Managing existing tenants. 
• Leasing units. 
• Even identifying new properties to acquire. 
• However, one thing stuck out to him: 
• He knew unless he owned real estate himself, 
• He'd never build true wealth. 

LESSON: 

• Build experience in the asset class you chose. 
• Only once you've built up a knowledge base, 
• Should you take the leap to ownership. 

2) He identified a property. 
• In his work with the family office, he identified a deal. 
• It was outside the buy box of the family office. 
• So he decided to take a shot at it. 
• He brought ~5 investors together, & acquired it. 

LESSON: 

• Be prepared. 
• Only once you've aligned your operations, 
• Should you begin identifying deals. 

P.S. Which lesson resonated with you the most?

My wife & I started a "sugar cleanse" this week. 

No processed carbohydrates. 
No processed sugars. 
No rice...
Starting off the first 4 weeks of the year right.

However... 
We celebrated my brother-in-laws birthday last night. 

They served Korean beef, green beans, and rice. 
(& cake...)
I've never wanted rice more in my life. 

I held strong, but...

I didn't realize how strong my cravings for carbs & sugar were until this week. 

This week's been brutal. But grateful for the reset. 
(& grateful I'm not taking on the cleanse alone)
How's your new year's resolutions going?

I asked an investor who owns a $750,000 6-unit portfolio debt free in Indiana why he didn't sell his properties to get a higher ROE. 

Here's what he told me: 

• He & his wife collect ~ $2,000 a month net. 
• He & his wife are retired. He self-manages.
• It's busy enough to keep him occupied. 
• But not too busy he's overwhelmed. 
• They're content. 

They set out for a specific number to bring home each month, & they achieved it. 

They're debt-free. Living off their hard work over the years, & don't need more. 

They've made it. 

LESSON: 

• There is always more to chase if you want to. 
• But, if you're looking for financial freedom? 
• Pick the number you're looking for. 
• Then fight hard to achieve it. 
• & once you reach it? 
• Either revaluate, 
• or reap the benefits of your hard work. 

P.S. What would you do with a $750,000 debt-free portfolio? 

Sell it & buy a bigger property? Or hold it?

I asked a developer/owner (who's built $300,000,000 of real estate) how he got started. His first deal ever? 
A $60,000 land flip. Here's the breakdown: 

1) The developer started his career at 19-years old. 
• He sourced a raw piece of land in his hometown. 
• He raised $30,000 from his family & friends. 
• His original intention? 
• Build a duplex. 

2) The seller called him back with more land to sell.  
• He raised another $30,000 from family & friends. 
• Now that he was sitting on 2 adjacent lots, 
• He started planning to build. 

3) A local builder identified the land he'd bought. 
• That builder offered $120,000 for the land. 
• What he'd just bought for $60,000? 
• He sold for $120,000...

A 50% return of equity to his investors & a $30,000 pay day for a 19 year old kid!

LESSON: 

• Action pays. No matter your age, get after it. 

P.S. If you had $30K pay day at 19...
What would you have bought?

My client raised $250,000 from 4 posts. 
(And the deal still has 12 days to close)
Here's the exact strategy we used:  

My client has managed $300,000,000 in AUM. 
He posted on LinkedIn & Facebook for years.
But hadn't had any luck raising capital. 
So he hired me. 

• Day 1; We collected stories + track record.
↳ We identified his Ideal Investor Profile. 
↳ Then curated content to this profile. 
• Week 1: Began posting 3-Days a week. 
↳ Every week. 
• Week 16: Posted first promotional post. 
• Week 20: Collected $250K in capital.
↳ & counting. 

3 takeaways you can steal today

1. Before you ask for business, build up trust. 
• I learned this concept from Alex Hormozi. 
• & it works beautifully. 
• Post valuable content for your ICP everyday you can
• Then, wait to make an ask for as long as possible. 

2. Write content using these 6 content pillars. 
• I developed this working with 40 + CRE firms.
• Write about deals you've bought or underwritten.
• Write about your personal life (not work related).
• Write about the daily conversations you have.
• Write about the lessons you have learned.
• Write about problems your ICP faces.
• Write about the news.

3. Quality content is better than lots of content. 
• My client had posted content for years. 
• Only after we refined his message, 
• Did he raise capital. 

OPPORTUNITY for 2026: 

When you figure out how to tell your story?  

It can change your business forever. 

P.S. I help sponsors, brokers & lenders build their brands on LinkedIn, if this post resonated with you, DM "Story" to schedule an introduction call.

Here's the 9 steps I took to raise my first $90,000 for a real estate investment without raising capital from friends & family. 

1. Committed to posting on LinkedIn on May 15, 2023. 
2. Posted 484 times before getting my first lead. 
3. Had 25+ conversations with investors. 
4. Identified a trusted fund manager to work with. 
5. Identified a trusted sponsor & property to invest in. 
6. Flew to FL to tour and walk the 230-unit property. 
• I toured the different unit mixes available. 
• I took over 200 photos of the property. 
• I took extensive notes of the property. 
• Then returned home the same day. 
7. Sent out an email to investors. 
8. Booked 3 calls. 2 invested. 
9. Each lead from LinkedIn. 

Admittedly, my first capital raise wasn't much. 
& I could have done better with the raise.
Namely, 
1. More consistent follow-up with investors. 
• During the diligence of the deal. 
2. More consistent follow-up with investors.
• Prior to finding a deal.  

However, it taught me 2 meaningful lessons: 
1. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for business. 
2. I could build trust with investors. 

This deal led me to start Investor Acquisitions.
& now? 18 months later. 
My clients have raised $10,000,000+ of equity. 
My clients have generated $100K+ in revenue. 
My clients have generated 1,200+ ideal leads. 
All from LinkedIn. 

Are you looking to raise capital in 2026? 
We can help. 
DM "capital" to schedule an intro call. 
Or click my calendar link below: 
https://lnkd.in/g92Wj2WT

I submitted an offer for $950,000 on a 9-unit portfolio. 
The asking price was $1,400,000. 
Here's why I sent an offer $450,000 < asking price: 

I posted about this deal a few weeks back, & lots of people were curious about the specific numbers of the deal. 

The portfolio was made up of 6 properties: 
• A 4-unit multifamily property. 
• 5 single family homes. 

The income of the portfolio was as follows: 
• The 4-unit property: 
• The 4-unit was 100% occupied all of 2024. 
• The 4-unit produced $39K of rent in 2024. 
• The 4-unit produced $15.6K in expenses. 
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟰-𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗲𝗱 $𝟮𝟯𝗞 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗢𝗜. 
• The 5 SFRs combined: 
• The 5-SFRs were ~ 60%  occupied in 2024. 
• The 5-SFRs produced $41K of rent in 2024. 
• The 5-SFRs produced $56K in expenses. 
• 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝟱-𝗦𝗙𝗥𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘁 ~ $𝟭𝟰𝗞 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰. 
• After paying their debt payments. 
• All-in, they netted 4K in 2024. 
• (No 2025 P&L either)

With the SFRs producing negative cashflow, my intent was to sell the SFRs as single family homes, & keep the 4-unit. 

• Local cap rates for this vintage of asset is 7-10%. 
• Here's how I priced the 4-unit apartment: 
• [(NOI: $23,418)/(cap rate: 8.3%)] 
• = value of asset: $284,200
• The Zillow estimate for the SFRs was: 
• $734,000. 
• Combined: $1,018,200. 

The sellers offered seller financing for 50% LTV @ 6% interest. 

Curious to hear your thoughts on my approach.  

Comment below with your thoughts.

I asked a developer who's built $300,000,000 worth of real estate about what capital structure he's raising capital with in 2026. Here's what he told me: 

His "equity" investors invest as a 2nd position loan. 

• He secures a construction loan from a local bank.
• He provides the equity to close the development. 
• His investors come in to fund a subordinate loan.
• His investors receive a fixed 12% on their capital.
• (The 2nd-position loan is secured by the land).

Rather than participate in the upside of the deal. 
Many investors he spoke with wanted certainty. 
So he created a product to fulfill that desire. 

P.S. Do you like the capital structure? 
Or 
Would you have another in mind?

If you're starting a "solo-preneur" business in 2026, you'll beat 99% of the competition doing this: 

1. Pick a niche market to sell to. 
2. Sell to people who can afford to grow with you. 
3. Sell a product you believe in. 
↳Do free work until you believe in it. 
4. Choose a social media platform your clients are on. 
5. Post content every day that solves their problems. 
6. Sell by identifying problems & selling the solution. 
7. REMEMBER: 
↳You haven't won yet, so you have nothing to lose. 

P.S. What's your goal for 2026?

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