Real Estate Crowdfunding: Equity vs. Debt

Real estate crowdfunding investors should know the differences between the two types of deals The JOBS Act of 2012 enabled a new form of investment called securities crowdfunding. Unlike its older cousin, donation and rewards based crowdfunding, this new vehicle provided for the purchase of debt and equity by investors without requiring the sponsor to undergo…

Why Illinois Should Pass the Intrastate Crowdfunding Exemption Bill

The bill protects investors while providing clarity for crowdfunding portals Last week, I was fortunate enough to attend a press conference announcing the introduction of HB 3429 in the Illinois General Assembly.  HB 3429 is an intrastate crowdfunding exemption proposal that would allow Illinois companies to make certain investment offerings available to Illinois residents in small blocks.…