by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | Sep 2, 2020
The expanded definition of an Accredited Investor[1] finalized by the Securities & Exchange Commission on Aug. 26, 2020, may sound encouraging, but will it really be all that helpful for Syndicators raising money from private individuals (otherwise known as...
by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | Jun 16, 2020
What is Preferred Equity? In the context of this article, Preferred Equity simply means a particular investor who will receive different or priority returns than other investors. Preferred Equity typically comes from Family Offices, Insurance Companies, Hedge Funds,...
by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | May 15, 2020
Syndicators Beware — Your Livelihood and Reputation are On the Line if Fraud Occurs in Your Syndicate Fraud is a constant risk in any kind of transaction but even more so in a real estate syndication, which involves pooling funds from multiple investors, many of whom...
by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | May 15, 2020
There are multiple ways to set up a private equity fund. The most common types are described here. FUND STRUCTURES Whole Fund Model Under the “Whole Fund” or “Blind Pool” model, investors purchase interests in a pooled investment fund (the Fund), which is usually...
by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | May 13, 2020
The following question was recently asked of our firm: “If I’m raising less than $1 million, do I still have to follow securities laws? Can’t I just do a joint venture?” The amount of money you are raising doesn’t matter. What determines whether something is a joint...
by Syndication Attorneys PLLC | Apr 10, 2020
Meeting—and then developing meaningful relationships with—investors is key to your success in real estate syndication. Here is insight on how to accomplish that. Regularly Attend Local Events Sam Freshman, author of the book, “Principles of Real Estate Syndication,”...
