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Ask almost any sponsor preparing for a Regulation D offering what the next major milestone is, and the answer is often the same: “We need to get our Private Placement Memorandum drafted.” It’s an understandable response. The Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) is one of the most important legal documents in a securities offering. It explains
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Most Sponsors Ask the Wrong Question About Rule 506(b) and Rule 506(c) One of the most common conversations surrounding Regulation D offerings starts with what appears to be a simple question. “Should I use Reg D Rule 506(b) or Rule 506(c)?” At first glance, it seems like the logical place to begin. After all, both
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If you spend enough time in the real estate industry, you’ll eventually hear someone say that Rule 506(c) or Reg CF is the future of capital raising. After all, it allows sponsors to publicly market their offerings through podcasts, YouTube, webinars, social media, conferences, paid advertising, and other forms of general solicitation. They’re not wrong.
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Why Side-by-Side Offerings Are Becoming More Common One of the most common assumptions in the capital raising world is that a sponsor eventually has to choose a fundraising lane and stay in it. If you want to raise money from existing relationships, you use Rule 506(b). If you want to generally solicit through podcasts, social
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Ten years ago, raising capital was a private affair, primarily done through friend ‘n family under Reg D 506(b) or often on golf courses. Today, it happens through LinkedIn, DMs through our social media, Instagram Stories, and Facebook boosted posts. We have entered the era of the “Issuer-Influencer.” Syndicators, founders, and fund managers are no
The wait is over. On November 17, 2025, the SEC’s Division of Examinations released its 2026 Examination Priorities Report. For real estate syndicators and private fund managers, the report signals a distinct shift in tone under the new Atkins administration. While the era of “gotcha” enforcement for minor foot-faults may be waning, the focus on
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There’s a common misconception in real estate syndication: compliance is just expensive red tape that slows you down and scares investors away with legal jargon. The reality? Proper compliance is your strongest competitive advantage in a crowded market. When you’re raising capital for multifamily developments, fix-and-flip funds, or commercial real estate projects, you’re not just
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Not long ago, investor outreach was generally accomplished in boiler rooms and cold calling investors. Today, it’s on YouTube. For syndicators and fund managers, the strategy has evolved into the modern investor funnel. A place where education, storytelling, and compliance can actually coexist. Used well, YouTube can amplify visibility for Reg CF and Reg D
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Most new capital raisers quickly pick up on one key legal concept affecting whether an investment is subject to securities regulations. It’s the Howey Test. The Howey Test has long been the standard for determining what qualifies as a security under the watchful eye of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). But here’s the twist:
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