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Safeguarding Funds in Crowdfunding: The Critical Role of Escrow Accounts in Reg CF Offerings

Reg CF Offering: Understanding Escrow Accounts for Investor Protection When it comes to raising capital through crowdfunding, Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) stands as one of the most popular methods for startups, real estate and small businesses. A crucial aspect of the Reg CF process is the establishment of an escrow [more]

By |2026-08-25T09:29:03-04:00March 22, 2023|Comments Off on Safeguarding Funds in Crowdfunding: The Critical Role of Escrow Accounts in Reg CF Offerings

Two Ways to Advertise Real Estate Offerings Within Securities Rules

Real estate sponsors often advertise real estate offerings to the public to obtain new investors. Yet, 87% of the people seeing their ads cannot legally invest because they need to be accredited. The Problem: Advertising to Everyone Yet Only 13% Can Invest An accredited investor must meet specific financial qualifications, [more]

By |2026-09-09T19:35:11-04:00January 20, 2023|Comments Off on Two Ways to Advertise Real Estate Offerings Within Securities Rules

Real Estate Crowdfunding for Sponsors: How Reg CF and 506(c) Work

Real estate crowdfunding means raising equity for a property or a portfolio from many investors online, instead of from a handful of people you already know. Legally, it's the sale of securities: investors buy membership units in the LLC that owns the deal and share in its cash flow and [more]

By |2026-09-25T16:43:21-04:00January 18, 2023|Comments Off on Real Estate Crowdfunding for Sponsors: How Reg CF and 506(c) Work

Bias and Time Constraints in Legal Recommendations: What Clients Need to Know

In their legal recommendations it is not uncommon for real estate syndication attorneys, amongst others, to suggest only one course of action, even if there may be other legal avenues that could be more appropriate for a given situation. There are several reasons why this may occur. One reason is [more]

By |2026-08-25T09:43:50-04:00December 29, 2022|Comments Off on Bias and Time Constraints in Legal Recommendations: What Clients Need to Know

Reg CF vs. Rule 506(b) for Real Estate Fundraising

When it comes to raising capital for real estate projects you are selling securities, so it's important to be prepared by considering all available regulatory and legal options. One alternative to the more traditional 506(b) exemption that many real estate sponsors use is the Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) exemption through [more]

By |2026-09-09T19:35:14-04:00December 28, 2022|Comments Off on Reg CF vs. Rule 506(b) for Real Estate Fundraising

Choosing a Securities Exemption for a Real Estate Syndication

As a real estate sponsor with a real estate syndication, it is essential that you have an SEC attorney with whom you consult regularly. It is crucial, however, to remember that your attorney is there to provide you with guidance and advice, but the final decision on which securities exemption [more]

By |2026-09-09T19:35:13-04:00December 13, 2022|Comments Off on Choosing a Securities Exemption for a Real Estate Syndication