Introduction Black Professionals work hard and save to pay for their college education, but there is an unseen hand often referred to as the Black Tax. After 400 years in America, Black people find themselves on the losing end of the racial wealth gap. According to a Federal Reserve Report, White people own 86% of the nation’s wealth but they … Read More
Why Real Estate Crowdfunding Is A Must For The Black Community!
Introduction to the Crowd Economy The wealth of Black people in America and the gap between other racial groups has been well documented, but that doesn’t mean Black folks don’t have any money to spend. Even though the racial wealth gap is actually widening, Black people still have tremendous economic buying power. What if we took some of that and … Read More
Why Real Estate Crowdfunding and Black Fix and Flip Real Estate Investors Are a Match Made in Heaven
Introduction I post into 15 Black real estate investor Facebook groups across the Midwest and this group has over 15K members of professional real estate investors. What are fix and flip real estate investors and how do they operate? Why is this model a great match for real estate crowdfunding? House flipping—buying distressed homes, rehabbing them quickly, and selling them … Read More
Real Estate Crowdfunding Provides a Pathway for Black Developers to raise Capital from the Community and For The Community to Build Wealth Through Inclusive Investing!
Introduction Real estate investment is one of the four most common types of investments, alongside cash, bonds, and shares. Of the four, real estate has been the best performing investment in modern history. Though through lack of access to sufficient funding, most people have been excluded from getting involved and enjoying the benefits. Real estate crowdfunding has democratized investing in … Read More
The Capital Stack In The Age of Investment Crowdfunding
Introduction The capital stack is an essential concept in real estate investment, as it details how a transaction is financed. Most commercial real estate acquisitions or developments receive investment from more than one source and investors with different goals. Real estate crowdfunding has moved firmly into the mainstream as a tool to raise capital from retail investors. It’s essential to … Read More
The SOS Show Wants To Build Affordable Housing That Allows Low-Income People to Invest Using Regulation Crowdfunding Investors With A Little As $100
Introducing Regulation Crowdfunding May 16th, 2016 Regulation Crowdfunding became law and this allowed issueors to raise up to $1.07 million in capital for businesses and real estate development. This was a game changer with Reg CF having a break-out year in 2020 with people moving online in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and government mandated lockdowns. According to Crowdfund Capital … Read More
The $1.9 Trillion Stimulus Bill has been Signed Will It Be A Life-Changer For You And Your Family’s Wealth
Introduction The $1.9 trillion Stimulus Bill has been signed, but will it be a life-changer for your family’s wealth in 2021 as we start to see light at the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic illuminated the many social, political, and economic disparities that exist in the United States driven by systemic racism. We saw the election of … Read More
Black Owned Performance Streetwear & Running Brand PYNRS Successfully Crosses Early Sales Milestones
PYNRS is exceeding expectations. Clearly there’s a demand for a streetwear and running apparel brand with a focus on diversity, community and an equal regard for aesthetics and performance. And the big names of the industry like Runners World and Health Magazine are paying attention. March 12, 2021 PYNRS founder Sidney Baptista saw first hand that his beloved sport of … Read More