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 layers necessary to fund and operate a CRE venture. The higher your position in the stack, the lower your comparative risk....
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, private placements. This shift reflects the evolving dynamics of public and private markets, the growing scale and performance of...
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 permissible within the EB-5 program. One guarantee that is explicitly prohibited is a return on investment. Under EB-5 regulations,...
We get calls every week about another alternative investment opportunity. Maybe you do, too. Before investing in alternative investments, it might help to understand certain limitations and challenges in doing so. Complexity of Alternative Investments: Alternative investments are not cookie-cutter securities. Yes, on the surface, they might appear similar. But each offering can be complex on...
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