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The Regulation A Qualification Process: What Happens From Form 1-A to Launch
For a business that wants to raise capital on a much larger scale, Regulation A can change the conversation. Instead of limiting your investor base to accredited investors, Regulation A can allow you to publicly market an offering to both accredited and non-accredited investors. Under Tier 2, an issuer can raise up to $75 million…
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Regulation A Tier 1 vs. Tier 2: Which Should You Use?
Regulation A Tier 1 vs. Tier 2: Which One Should You Actually Use? If you are considering a Regulation A offering, one of the first decisions you will have to make is whether the offering will be conducted under Tier 1 or Tier 2. At first glance, the choice seems pretty simple: Tier 1 allows…
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Raising Capital Through RIAs and Broker-Dealers: Is Your Fund Big Enough?
A $10 million or $20 million real estate fund can feel substantial when you’re the sponsor responsible for raising it. Depending on the strategy, that may be more than enough capital to acquire several properties and execute the business plan. The calculation can change when RIAs, broker-dealers, and licensed securities professionals become part of the…
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Why Would an Investor Invest Today If They Can Invest Later?
Why Would an Investor Invest Today If They Can Invest Later? One of the easiest capital raises to understand is a real estate syndication with a property already under contract. There is a closing date. There is a specific amount of equity that needs to be raised. If the investor likes the deal and wants…
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A Fund Is Not Just a Bigger Syndication
For many real estate sponsors, launching a fund is a natural next step after completing a few successful syndications. Instead of raising money one property at a time, the idea is to pool capital, acquire multiple assets, and have more flexibility when opportunities appear. That can make a lot of sense, but a fund is…