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Starting businesses is a habit for some, particularly investors and entrepreneurs. Rather than starting each one from the ground up, it can make sense to use a series LLC. First available in Texas in 2009 but created in Delaware as early as 1996, series LLCs are...
A private placement memorandum (PPM) is a document that businesses share with prospective investors looking to buy debt or equity from a company. It is used in an offering of unregistered securities rather than a public offering, meaning the transaction is exempt from...
Investors must consider various factors when choosing the right commercial real estate (CRE) property. Expertise in the market is valuable for recognizing opportunities, and experience can help determine priorities. The goal is to determine if the property fits the...
There comes a time for many growing businesses to seek funding from outside investors. One option is to offer securities in the business. The investor pays for an interest in the business that can be structured in many ways, equity, debt, convertible securities or a...
Some may be surprised that 30% of doctors work in independent practices, while hospital systems, health insurers or private equity firms employ 70% of medical doctors. The largest increase among the three employers is private equity and health insurers, with a 32%...
Individuals or groups looking to diversify their investment portfolio with commercial real estate might consider using a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) designed for this kind of investing. In determining whether an investment LLC is the right fit, the individual...
There is much concern about the economy here in 2023 as businesses try to find their footing in the post-pandemic world with rising interest rates, empty workspaces and a general sense of uncertainty. Still, CNBC recently published some positive news: Asian American,...
Some question the value of a survey when it involves commercial real estate, but the right survey can be invaluable. It is also recommended not to rely on an existing survey if it does not reflect all existing improvements and easements, is blurry or damaged. Surveys...
Owners of publicly-held companies can sell their equity at any time for the market price. On the other hand, owners in privately-held businesses are often restricted by the company’s organizational documents, contracts and securities laws which prohibit sale to the...
Many founders, owners or CEOs spend their career building a successful business. It involves making strategic business decisions, picking the right personnel, reading market trends and creating products and services. It is smart leadership and due diligence. Still,...