Скачать или смотреть Episode 6 | Don’t Wait to Raise: Why Smart Sponsors Start Early with Debt & Equity Strategy

You don’t raise capital halfway through the project—you start before the ink dries.

In this episode of Start With the Close In Mind, I sit down with James Murad, Managing Director at RIPCO Real Estate, to break down what every real estate operator, developer, and sponsor needs to know about debt, equity, and getting capital right.

We get tactical about:

✅ Why smart sponsors engage early with capital advisors
✅ The real risks of chasing “cheap” money over flexible execution
✅ How the debt fund market is reshaping NYC development
✅ The role of timeline, structure, and transparency in winning deals
✅ Real lessons from $75M+ transactions happening right now

If you're working on your next project, planning a raise, or navigating the capital stack—this one's for you.

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