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Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

Some promises, we hope, are for forever.  However, when it comes to a “guaranteed return” on an EB-5 investment, the answer depends on the specifics of the...

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Matching CRE Investments to Your Needs

If you're considering adding commercial real estate (CRE) to your portfolio and have chosen to invest through private placements, the following four steps can...

Understanding CRE Sponsors

In commercial real estate (CRE) projects, several key parties are involved, with the sponsor—usually the General Partner (GP)—playing the most pivotal role....

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What makes a good deal?

Over the years, Bruce Roberts, CEO of Carofin, has evaluated thousands of investment opportunities.  He is frequently asked why one gets the thumbs up, where...

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Evaluating Venture-Stage Deals

Introduction Deciding whether to invest in a new venture is often challenging due to the many unknowns.  In the following article, our CEO, Bruce Roberts,...

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Matching CRE Investments to Your Needs

Matching CRE Investments to Your Needs

If you're considering adding commercial real estate (CRE) to your portfolio and have chosen to invest through private placements, the following four steps can help guide your decisions:   Step 1: Define Your Investment Objectives: Pursuing current income or...

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Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

Some promises, we hope, are for forever.  However, when it comes to a “guaranteed return” on an EB-5 investment, the answer depends on the specifics of the situation.  Carofin advises applicants to rely on their immigration attorneys to clarify what guarantees are...

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Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know

Job Creation: What an EB-5 Investor Should Know

  Many EB-5 investors seeking to speed up their Green Card process are aware of the priority processing available for I-526E petitions through a $800,000 investment in a rural Targeted Employment Area (TEA). Most such investments are made in New Commercial...

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Obtaining a Green Card Through an EB-5 Investment

Obtaining a Green Card Through an EB-5 Investment

The EB-5 visa program provides an expedited way for qualified foreign investors to obtain a U.S. Green Card through investments that support job creation. Investors who receive a Green Card through the EB-5 program are permitted to work and live anywhere in the U.S....

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INVESTMENT TERMS

In the interest of accessibility, here are some terms that any investor should be familiary with.