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Investors Beware — Assessing CRE Risk/Return

Investors Beware — Assessing CRE Risk/Return

by [email protected] | May 28, 2025 | (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Columns, EB-5, Investor Support

CRE project opportunities, whether you want to get your EB-5 Visa or simply add to your overall investment plan, is like playing chess.  Some “moves” (read: securities or real estate sectors) are riskier than others.  Carofin wants you to be informed in...
Private Placements: Real Estate Investing with Benefits

Private Placements: Real Estate Investing with Benefits

by [email protected] | May 21, 2025 | (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Columns, EB-5, Investor Support

Many individuals invest in real estate directly, but private placement investments furnish advantages not found through other avenues. One advantage is the ability to invest in private placements tailored to your risk profile, investment horizon, and preference for...
3 Critical Measurements in Hospitality Investments

3 Critical Measurements in Hospitality Investments

by [email protected] | May 8, 2025 | (Index) Evaluating Issuers, Investor Support

Investing in hospitality real estate requires a sophisticated grasp of key performance indicators, or KPIs. Three critical metrics offer insights into a hotel’s financial health and operational efficiency: Average Daily Rate (ADR), Occupancy Rate, and Revenue per...
Ray Dalio on Tariffs, Global Risks, and Implications for Private Investors

Ray Dalio on Tariffs, Global Risks, and Implications for Private Investors

by [email protected] | Apr 30, 2025 | (Index) Industry Reviews, Industry Trends

  Ray Dalio, founder of Bridgewater Associates, appeared on Meet the Press on April 13, 2025, to share his views on the current economic environment and the potential long-term impact of recent policy decisions, including the Administration’s tariffs. His...
Real Estate — Historical Returns and Investment Benefits

Real Estate — Historical Returns and Investment Benefits

by [email protected] | Apr 23, 2025 | (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Investor Support

Investing in commercial real estate through a private placement is well worth considering for most high-net-worth individuals once you have reviewed the fundamental differences between categories and applied your appetite for risk to appropriate security structures....
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