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Informed CRE Investing: The Capital Stack

Informed CRE Investing: The Capital Stack

by [email protected] | Mar 10, 2025 | (Index) Securities Explained, Columns, Securities Explained

When developers raise capital for a commercial real estate (CRE) project, they rely on multiple funding sources.  Understanding where your investment fits within the “capital stack” will help you assess the level of risk you are assuming. Imagine the capital stack as...
RIAs and Private Placements: A Flourishing Investment Category

RIAs and Private Placements: A Flourishing Investment Category

by [email protected] | Jan 29, 2025 | (Index) Industry Reviews, (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Columns, Industry Trends

The traditional asset allocation model that Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) have followed since the mid-twentieth century is undergoing a profound transformation.  Alternative assets are edging closer to “core” investments, including within this broad category,...
Matching CRE Investments to Your Needs

Matching CRE Investments to Your Needs

by [email protected] | Nov 15, 2024 | (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Investor Support

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...
Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

Can an EB-5 Investment be Guaranteed?

by [email protected] | Nov 6, 2024 | (Static Link) EB-5, Columns, EB-5

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...
Understanding CRE Sponsors

Understanding CRE Sponsors

by [email protected] | Oct 16, 2024 | (Index) Personal Considerations for Alternative Investments, Investor Support

In commercial real estate (CRE) projects, several key parties are involved, with the sponsor—usually the General Partner (GP)—playing the most pivotal role. Gaining a clear understanding of the different types of sponsors and their responsibilities is essential for...
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