When discussing fundraising for your deals, most of our attention has previously focused on U.S. citizens investing their own money. That's to be expected, but it's important not to overlook another potential funding source: foreign investors. This article will explore what you should know about working with foreign investors in the U.S. and their potential […]

You want to build your business, but that can be impossible without investors. So you decide to make an offering to attract people who want to support your goals in exchange for a return on their investment. The problem is that not many people seem to be interested. Is it the offer? Is it something […]

As you prepare to make your next offering, it’s important to have every detail in order. And one of the most critical steps in this process is to ensure you have all the necessary documents. In this article, we’ll walk through investor offer design or what some may call ‘investor proposal.’ While these terms can […]

If you’re building a business, you’re going to eventually need to raise funds. That means getting investors to part with capital. It’s not a simple task at the best of times, but some things can complicate the process. This is the first in a multi-part series that will take you through some of the most […]

Fundraising is critical for businesses at all stages of growth and development. Without access to capital, it's impossible to bring bright new ideas to life. Unfortunately, however, shady business dealings, scam artists, and predatory practices have hurt the private investment industry. Today, it's nearly impossible to fundraise without wading through a massive amount of red […]

There’s a lot of focus on debt financing. That’s to be expected, as the financial industry tends to promote debt as the most effective way of obtaining capital. Need to build a stronger business? Take out a loan. Want to invest in new equipment for your organization? A line of credit can do that for […]

Is it possible to create a Facebook group on real estate investing and then proceed to execute an email or messaging blast about our fund? How long does a group need to be established before being considered a legitimate pre-existing relationship? This is a very important question. While you might think that establishing a Facebook […]

If you want to invest in real estate, you may be thinking about buying single-family rentals, but have you considered multi-family investments? These real estate investments can be more complicated than single-family housing because they require more maintenance and management. However, if you have the time and resources to manage them, then multi-family real estate […]

RULE 506(b) Rule 506 B of Regulation D is considered a “safe harbor” exemption under Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act of 1933. Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act exempts from registration transactions by an issuer not involving any public offering. It provides objective standards that a company can rely on to meet the Section 4(a)(2) exemption requirements. Companies conducting an […]

Nate Dodson sits down with Umed Latifov, Co-founder and CEO of RealtyBits Inc., to discuss the future of blockchain in the real estate industry. Mr. Latifov has over 18 years of experience in global finance, infrastructure investments, energy, banking, and information technology. Most notably, spending the past four (4) years focused solely on banking, finance, […]