Real Estate
CRE Basics: The Capital Stack
Understanding an investment’s place in the “capital stack” is one of the most critical aspects of due diligence an investor must complete before investing. The “capital stack” refers to the legal organization of all capital…
Commercial Real Estate Property Types
The Four Main Property Types Investing in commercial real estate is an excellent way to diversify your portfolio and can offer you the opportunity to gain some significant returns. However, before diving right in, it’s…
Federal and State Securities Laws Considerations – Staff Statement on Opportunity Zones
The adoption of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in December 2017 established the “opportunity zone” program to provide tax incentives for long-term investing in designated economically distressed communities. The program allows taxpayers to defer…
SEC Statement on Opportunity Zones
The SEC’s Chairman, Jay Clayton, together with North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA), issued a statement on July 15, explaining the potential application of state and federal securities laws to fundraising for Opportunity Zones. Additionally,…
CrowdEngine’s Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform Features
Real estate crowdfunding is a booming industry right now and continues to be dynamic and ever-evolving. By 2025, the crowdfunding industry as a whole is anticipated to be valued at more than $300 billion, and…
Mistakes To Avoid When Investing In Opportunity Zones
Investing in Opportunity Zones is becoming more and more popular every day due to the eligible tax incentives offered by the Opportunity Zone program. For investors diving headfirst into deals, it’s imperative to be knowledgable…
Qualified Opportunity Zones – FAQs
What is a Qualified Opportunity Zone? The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 created Qualified Opportunity Zones, which are economically-distressed areas designated by the government that provide certain tax benefits to investors in an…
Opportunity Zone Program – What Investors Need to Know
The Opportunity Zone program, created by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017, was designed to encourage economic growth in low-income urban and rural communities throughout the nation by providing tax benefits to…
CrowdEngine: A Solution for Commercial Real Estate
CrowdEngine is headquartered in Salt Lake City, UT and was founded in 2014. The President of CrowdEngine is a co-founding member of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) expert who brings…
Reasons to Invest in Real Estate Crowdfunding
The real estate crowdfunding industry continues to boom and has grown into a multi-billion dollar industry since the passing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act of 2012. By 2025, the World Bank predicts the…
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