Scott Kidd runs a 125-question checklist before investing a dollar as an LP with any sponsor.

Scott Kidd is back on RealDealChat. He runs long-term development funds across medical office, multifamily, and hospitality, all while still working full time as a ship captain. He also invests as a limited partner himself, which means he vets deals from both sides of the table.

In this episode, Scott walks through the 125-question checklist he built after getting burned by a deal that fell through due to an inexperienced team. He explains why the operator matters more than the deal itself, how to spot misaligned incentives before you commit capital, and what equity multiple and yield on cost actually mean in practice. He also covers his current development pipeline, from medical office to a 250-key baseball themed hotel, and how he's using AI agents to manage his calendar and investor outreach without losing the personal relationships that actually close deals.

Key topics:

The 125-question checklist for vetting sponsors and fund managers
Why a strong team on a weak deal beats a weak team on a strong deal
How to pick partners who complement your gaps instead of mirroring your strengths
Equity multiple and yield on cost, explained simply
Using AI agents for calendar and investor relationship management

Guest bio:

Scott Kidd runs long-term real estate development funds spanning medical office, multifamily, and hospitality assets, while working full time as a ship captain. He also invests actively as a limited partner.

Links:

Learn more about Scott's funds: https://investwithscottkidd.com

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