Jul 22, 2026

16 min

Why Due Diligence Matters More Than the Asset Class with Senate Eskridge

Finding great investments is important. Finding the right operators may be even more important.

Description

Senate Eskridge shares why he shifted away from operating apartment syndications and into managing a fund of funds that gives investors access to multiple investment opportunities across different industries.

He explains how his role has changed from managing properties to carefully evaluating operators and guiding investors toward opportunities that fit their goals. Senate also walks through the five stage due diligence process his investment group uses before presenting any opportunity, including independent underwriting, background checks, and a final personal test where he asks whether he would invest his own mother's money.

The conversation also covers how free education through webinars, conferences, and podcasts has helped him build trust with new investors while creating lasting relationships.

Key Topics

  • Transition from apartment syndications to a fund of funds model
  • The difference between traditional funds and flexible funds
  • Why operator quality matters more than asset class expertise
  • The five levels of due diligence used before presenting investments
  • Using free education to attract and serve investors
  • Building investor relationships through trust instead of selling

Guest Information

Senate Eskridge

Fund of Funds Manager

Website: meetsenate.com

Active across social media with links available through his website.

Call to Action

Visit meetsenate.com to connect with Senate, access his social profiles, download his contact information, or schedule a conversation.

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