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Which Business Development Company (BDC) commenced operations in April 2017 and has raised $371.0 million in its public offering as of November 6, 2018, and had a portfolio of investments primarily in first and second lien loans with a fair value of $484.7 million as of September 30, 2018?

Answer: Owl Rock Capital Corporation II, Inc.

Who Is the Right Capital Base for Opportunity Zones?

Opportunity zone funds are the hottest topic in commercial real estate. Last month, the first round of regulations was officially released, answering many of the questions investors have about the funds—but not all of them…

Advocates Hope Reform of SEC Advertising Rule Will Ease Advisers’ Use of Social Media

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s review of its advertising rule is raising hopes …

Carter Validus Scoops Up Data Center, Health Care Assets

Even as REITs in general tend to be more sellers than buyers of assets, Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II continues to pick up assets…

Kroger to Revive Toys R Us for the Holidays

Geoffrey’s Toy Box merchandise to be sold in hundreds of stores…

Corporate Property Associates 17 – Global Incorporated Completes Merger with W.P. Carey

On October 31, 2018, the merger of Corporate Property Associates 17 – Global Incorporated (“CPA:17”) and…

CION Investments Unveils Rebranding, More Collaborative Platform

After more than a decade of sponsoring institutional-quality investments for retail investors, CION Investments believes that the time is right to…

CION Investments Unveils New Brand to Help Investors Think Beyond the 60/40 Portfolio

CION Investments (“CION”) today unveils a new brand positioning, visual identity, and website to build better…

What percentage of global GDP does the United States account for?

Answer: According to HowMuch.net, the United States accounts for 24.4%, or $19.39 trillion, of the $80 trillion world economy in 2017.

A Comprehensive Guide To The Opportunity Zones’ Proposed Rules

On October 19, Treasury and the IRS released highly anticipated regulatory guidance related to the Opportunity Zone program…

Self-storage REITs Employ Modern Technologies to Optimize Operations

When people think of how technology impacts real estate, the self-storage sector may not immediately come to mind. However…

FIRST PERSON: Bill Miller on CIM Group’s Institutional Approach to the Retail Business

CIM is a community-focused real estate and infrastructure owner, operator and lender…

Real Estate’s Enduring Qualities, Part 2

Real Estate’s Enduring Qualities, Part 2 October 25, 2018 | Beth Glavosek | Blue Vault From time...

IRS Proposes Generous Rules For Opportunity Zone Investors, But What Will They Mean For Communities?

Last Friday, the IRS published its first set of proposed regulations for…

Which two traded REITs are issuing nontraded preferred stock and sold over $14 million in nontraded preferred stock in September 2018 and over $109 million year-to-date through September 2018?

Answer: Bluerock Residential Growth REIT and CIM Commercial Trust (CMCT) together raised over $14 million by issuing nontraded preferred stock in September 2018 and together have raised over $109 million through the issuance of nontraded preferred stock year-to-date through September 2018.