How to raise money

The SEC strictly governs how and from whom a real estate syndicator can raise capital.  Until 2012, the restrictions were even more rigid.  But after the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act (JOBS), the regulations allowed for a small handful of exceptions to the otherwise restrictive rules.







​Regulation D Rule 506 B:
One can raise unlimited amount of money from an unlimited number of accredited investors, or up to 35 unaccredited investors(accredited is defined as one whose net worth exceeds $1M not including a personal residence or makes $200,000 per year or $300,000 jointly with a spouse).  Cannot raise the funds through general solicitation, there must be a substantial pre existing relationship.


Regulation D Rule 506 C:
One can raise an unlimited amount of funds from an unlimited number of accredited investors, general solicitation is permitted.


There are two other exceptions, Regulation A, and Regulation D Rule 504, but they are less common in real estate and usually require more registration with the SEC.

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