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…
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…
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…
What Issuers and Portal Operators Need to Know About Fees
In addition to the funds being sent by an investor to make an investment, additional fees can be added at the issuer’s (or portals) option. CrowdEngine supports three types of fee models, which are as…
JOBS Act Overview
With the passing of the JOBS ACT in 2012, the SEC changed how capital is raised by allowing companies to use the Internet and social media to sell securities via general solicitation. Equity crowdfunding under these…
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- January 5, 2021
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Major Upgrades to Crowdfunding Rules
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