Commercial Real Estate Investing 101

December 20, 2018

RealCrowd offers direct real estate investing opportunities to accredited investors. All properties that are offered are prevetted, institutional quality assets managed by the top real estate operators across the United States. A commercial real estate (CRE) investment is any property that produces rental income and is purchased with the anticipation of producing a profit. Apartment complexes, office buildings, industrial distribution facilities and retail properties are all commercial real estate investments. Investing in commercial real estate has historically produced outstanding returns yet is a nearly impossible barrier to entry market, requiring very large amounts of capital; extensive knowledge of how to identify, underwrite and research opportunities; proper networks to access investment opportunities; and the wherewithal to commit a large amount of capital into a single investment.

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O&G Industries, Inc

O&G is Connecticut’s largest privately-held construction company, one of the country’s Top 400 Contractors and a Top 100 Green Building Contractor. Founded in 1923, we are a fourth generation family-owned company that provides construction services and products to clients throughout Connecticut and beyond.

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The future of artificial intelligence in real estate transactions

whitePaper | July 7, 2022

We undertook research with real estate professionals across Europe to find out their views on the current use of artificial intelligence (AI), their predictions for its use in the future and what may be preventing its adoption.

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Fraction.estate whitepaper 2022

whitePaper | September 24, 2022

Blockchain technology is completely changing the financial landscape. Led by platforms such as Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain & Cardano, industries such as Banking, Finance, and Lending have undergone profound changes in the DeFi revolution. The next big disruption will be real-world assets and commodities.

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Retail Lending in a Post Covid World: Winners and Laggards

whitePaper | May 15, 2022

Retail Credit continues to gain prominence in India, rising from 20% of overall systemic credit in FY15 to c.30% now, driven by strong customer demand, lower NPAs and better margins compared to industrial/corporate lending. In FY21, retail credit clocked slower growth as private consumption plunged on account of the pandemic and its corresponding impact on economic activity. However, between FY21 and FY24, retail credit is expected to make a strong comeback and grow at 13-15%. Within the retail lending space, NBFCs (including HFCs) have competed strongly against Banks – across economic cycles. NBFCs have a market share of c. 40% in Retail Credit as compared to 20% market share in overall credit.

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Core Real Estate for Institutional Investors

whitePaper | November 22, 2022

Commercial real estate was once viewed as a niche investment sector, but after several decades of evolution, it has emerged as a core asset class for many institutional investors. In recent decades, liquidity has improved, transparency has risen, and core real estate’s investor base has broadened substantially. Joint ventures, private funds, and public and private real estate companies draw capital from sources both foreign and domestic. These vehicles and their investors play an important role in today’s real estate capital markets.

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The Micro Connect White Paper

whitePaper | September 28, 2022

Do good – developing a more inclusive, more equitable and more socially impactful financial market Do well – connecting small businesses seeking adequate and sustainable financing with global investors seeking quality and diversified returns We have a new market operating system, the “Micro Star”, to help us achieve our dream

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Revolutionizing the Global Real Estate market

whitePaper | May 23, 2022

Due to lesser volatility and better returns, the real-estate industry has been a consistently favored asset class among investors. Driven by the myriad of benefits associated with property investments. The demand for international real-estate has also seen an upsurge. Just in the past seven years, the total sales value of international real estate assets has increased from $70 billion to $370 billion. Among all the nations. The countries in Asia-Pacific have shown a steady increase in capital outflow into international property investments. Among all the countries, the individual and corporate investors from China alone have spent an estimated $150 billion in real estate overseas in 2017. However, such overseas transactions are riddled with many challenges, including the lack of direct access to a suitable foreign bank and inhibiting government restrictions on transactions. Even when cross-border remittances are made, there is the obstacle of increased transaction costs and delay in receiving payments.

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Spotlight

O&G Industries, Inc

O&G is Connecticut’s largest privately-held construction company, one of the country’s Top 400 Contractors and a Top 100 Green Building Contractor. Founded in 1923, we are a fourth generation family-owned company that provides construction services and products to clients throughout Connecticut and beyond.

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