Best Practices for Networking Part 11 in a Series by Denis Shapiro If I emphasize one strategy for success above all others when speaking to new investors, it is networking. You simply cannot achieve sustainable positive results in the alternative investing space without mastering this skill. Here is how I personally approach networking, and …
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To Be or Not to be Accredited Part 10 in a Series by Denis Shapiro Put simply, becoming an accredited investor should be a goal for all investors because it provides them with access to a much better selection of deals. In addition, accredited investors typically have a strong enough financial footing that they …
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Tech Startups Part 9 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A startup is when a new private company that has a limited track record but high profit potential seeks capital from investors to help scale their idea. In exchange for a capital infusion, the investor receives a share of ownership—typically …
ATM Funds Part 8 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? An Automated Teller Machine (ATM) is a machine that allows customers to complete a wide range of banking transactions, such as transfers, withdrawals, paying bills, and deposits without the assistance of a bank associate. Often, they are owned …
Multi-Asset Funds Part 7 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A multi-asset fund is exactly what it sounds like: a fund that includes a variety of different investment types that are typically related in some way. It can also consist of just one asset class, such as residential apartments, …
Self-Storage Part 6 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? Also known as self-service storage, self-storage consists of physical space (such as rooms, lockers, containers, or garages) that can be rented out to individuals or businesses on a month-to-month basis. I was born in 1987. During my lifetime, the percentage of the …
Alternative Investment Primer #5: Mobile Home Parks Part 5 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A mobile home park is piece of land that has been sectioned into lots with utility hookups that allow for the establishment of a community of manufactured homes. Close your eyes and think about the …
Long-Term Mortgage Notes Part 4 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? A contractual agreement backed by real estate to repay a loan between a borrower and a lender with set terms in place. For an investor, this can involve either providing financing for a house you are selling to …
Apartment Buildings Part 3 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? An extremely diverse investment scenario that can range from a small landlord who owns a few rental units to a Fortune 500 company that operates thousands of units or “doors,” as investors in the space would say. Apartment buildings …
Life Insurance Settlements Part 2 in a Series by Denis Shapiro WHAT IS THE ASSET? An investment in an individual life insurance policy or a fund that purchases multiple policies in exchange for potential returns after a stated period. Investors can begin with one investment and later add to their portfolios with more …
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