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    1031 Exchange Rules Most Accredited Investors Get Wrong TL;DR: Section 1031 remains fully intact after the One Big Beautiful Bill (July 4, 2025). But the IRS Tax Court record shows that even technically sophisticated...

    Jeff Barnes··14 min read
    How to Read a Private Credit Fund's Prospectus in 15 Minutes
    Capital Raising

    How to Read a Private Credit Fund's Prospectus in 15 Minutes

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    Why Family Offices Are Quietly Rotating Into Music Royalties Right Now
    Alternative Investments

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    Reg CF in 2026: What 5 Years of EDGAR Data Tell Us About Actual Returns
    Venture Capital

    Reg CF in 2026: What 5 Years of EDGAR Data Tell Us About Actual Returns

    Reg CF in 2026: What 5 Years of EDGAR Data Tell Us About Actual Returns TL;DR: Of the 9,461 Reg CF offerings initiated since 2016, fewer than half — 4,303, or 45% — have reported any proceeds to the SEC at all. The...

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    Hedge Fund Replication ETFs: The Cheaper Way Into Long/Short
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    Hedge Fund Replication ETFs: The Cheaper Way Into Long/Short

    Hedge Fund Replication ETFs: The Cheaper Way Into Long/Short TL;DR: On a $250,000 alternatives sleeve, a traditional hedge fund's 2-and-20 structure costs you $5,000–$10,000 more per year than a multi-strategy...

    Jeff Barnes··12 min read
    Multifamily Syndications: Real Returns From Tracked Deals Since 2023
    Real Estate

    Multifamily Syndications: Real Returns From Tracked Deals Since 2023

    Multifamily Syndications: Real Returns From Tracked Deals Since 2023 TL;DR: The 2021-2022 multifamily syndication vintage is the worst retail real estate investor loss cycle since 2008 CMBS. GVA Real Estate admitted 80%...

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