Raising Capital through Syndication and Private Placements
Tuesday, April 11
I used to work for a company that raised money from high net worth individuals using a syndication. Basically, the company brought in investors, and used their money to pursue real estate projects. The Securities and Exchange Commission or SEC, defines a real estate syndication as “a group of in...
Redeveloping the Suburbs
Monday, April 03
Sustainable real estate often focuses on urban infill and redevelopment. When people live closer to the places where they work, shop, and find entertainment they spend less time driving, which is good for both the environment and our mental health. Yet, much of our nation was built following th...
A City Without Zoning
Monday, March 27
Most municipalities in the United States use zoning ordinances to regulate land development. These regulations designate certain areas for certain uses. The theory behind this is that certain uses are more or less compatible with other uses. For example, most people don’t want to live next to in...
Finding Value in Digital Real Estate
Monday, March 13
As technology continues to improve and develop, we’re constantly introduced to new ideas. The metaverse is one such example. It’s a concept that is both new and evolving, and while many people are still unaware of what it is, others are jumping aboard full force in hopes of profiting from rapid a...
The Interconnectedness of Land
Monday, February 27
All land is connected despite the fact that different people own different pieces of property or parcels of land. This means that at times, there will be situations where neighbors may have to share or where the rights to a piece of land may not be as clear as they would first seem. Disclaimer: A...
Finding Employment Through Networking
Wednesday, February 15
We’ve all heard about the importance of networking, and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics has even reported that as many as 85% of jobs are filled by networking. Beyond that, an article in Forbes stated that 70-80% of jobs are never posted. This means that if you’re looking for work, the vast maj...