NEW YORK, N.Y. — For over two decades, Nancy Edwards has made a name for herself navigating the intricate worlds of real estate and investment banking. But her greatest asset might not be her deal-closing prowess or her impressive portfolio—it’s her ability to relate.
As a Senior Partner at Goldman Funding Partners, based in New York City, Edwards has advised high-net-worth individuals, global corporations, and investment consortiums on asset acquisitions, structured finance, and wealth accumulation strategies. With more than 25 years in real estate and over a decade in investment banking, her expertise has earned her the trust of some of the most discerning investors in the industry.
But Edwards didn’t inherit a golden ticket to the top—she built it, brick by brick.
“I’ve been exactly where most aspiring investors are—uncertain, juggling responsibilities, trying to create a better future,” she said. “Real estate didn’t just give me financial freedom—it gave me flexibility, stability, and a way to support my family even when life got messy.”
That empathy drives her current mission: to empower others to create generational wealth through real estate, without repeating the same mistakes she once made.
A Portfolio Built on Grit and Strategy
Her resume reads like a masterclass in diversified investment. Edwards has developed a $180 million residential community, consulted on luxury hotel projects exceeding $100 million, and is currently helping facilitate a $350 million development initiative in Atlanta. She’s also completed over 360 fix-and-flip projects and maintains several high-performing short-term rentals. For a decade, she owned a mortgage company, giving her a rare 360-degree view of the real estate ecosystem.
“People talk about creating passive income and creating generational wealth like it’s some instant magical pill you can take,” she said. “What many miss is that it takes “WITS” – Work, Insight, Time and Strategy — especially in a volatile market.”
Her deep finance acumen and ability to creatively structure deals has opened doors to international capital markets, collateral guarantors, and complex cross-border funding mechanisms. For those looking to break into larger projects or syndicate deals, Edwards offers rare access and guidance grounded in real-world experience.
More Than Deals—A Movement
Yet, beyond the boardrooms and balance sheets, Edwards is quietly building something bigger—a movement to make investing more accessible, inclusive, and real.
She offers complimentary consultations to aspiring investors, mentors individuals at all levels of experience, and regularly delivers professional talks—often pro bono—to community groups and investor circles. Her book, Real Estate Investing Made Simple: Book One – Fundamentals, simplifies what many perceive as an intimidating field.
“I want to demystify this industry,” Edwards said. “Too many people think you need to be born into wealth or have connections to get started. That’s not true. What you need is guidance, strategy, and a willingness to learn and put in the work.”
A Story Investors Can Trust
Her journey is marked not just by transactions, but transformation. At 20 years of age she became the legal guardian of her 12 year old cousin who she raised to eventually graduate from an ivy league university. Fast forward to marriage at 30 and divorce at 45. As a single mother, Edwards raised two children while navigating one child’s hearing disability, and another’s ADHD diagnosis. Her story resonates with anyone who has ever had to make tough decisions under pressure.
“That season of life taught me how to be resilient,” she said. “And that same resilience is what I bring to every deal, every partnership, every investor I advise.”
Whether you’re an accredited investor looking for your next high-yield opportunity or someone contemplating their first duplex purchase, Edwards stands as a trusted guide—someone who’s walked the walk, built empires from adversity, and now dedicates her success to helping others rise.
“Trust is earned,” she added. “And I’ve spent a lifetime building it—project by project, investor by investor.”
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