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Blue Vault Discusses Velocity Ledger Blockchain-Enabled Trading Platform February 7, 2018

Blue Vault Discusses Velocity Ledger Blockchain-Enabled Trading Platform

Blue Vault recently discussed the coming Velocity Ledger (“VL”) blockchain-enabled trading platform for nontraded REIT shares, DSTs, limited partnership interests in joint ventures, and eventually, individual commercial real estate properties and portfolios, with two of the company’s principals, Jon Haahr of Silver Portal Capital and Julian Jacobson of Fundamental Interactions (“FI”).
How REITs Make Money September 4, 2017

How REITs Make Money

How REITs Make Money Equity REITs can make money in two ways: collecting rent from tenants and through capital appreciation in their property values. Different REITs have different strategies for making money. You can find information about a REIT’s strategies in its prospectus. Usually, there’s a return objective to meet for investors, as well as…
Characteristics of Nontraded REITs August 8, 2017

Characteristics of Nontraded REITs

Whether you’re considering investing in a nontraded REIT (or other ‘alternative’ investment) or your financial advisor has recommended one to you, there are some key things to know about what makes these REITs a little different from others.
Why Invest in a REIT? May 12, 2015

Why Invest in a REIT?

There are a number of reasons to invest in REITs. The following are some of the main characteristics that have attracted investors to REITs through the years. Tax Treatment A REIT is a company formed to use investors’ pooled funds to invest them in properties. In the process, they can qualify for certain tax advantages in the…

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