- How does a private real estate syndication work?
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In a real estate syndication, investors pool capital to acquire or develop a property that would be difficult to access individually. Investors subscribe to a specific offering and become limited partners (LPs) or members of a fund or project entity. Capital is deployed into the underlying real estate asset, and investors receive periodic distributions tied to property cash flow and, ultimately, a return of capital upon sale or refinance. The general partner (GP) or sponsor is responsible for executing the business plan.
- What is a Regulation D 506(c) offering?
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Regulation D is an SEC exemption that allows companies to raise capital through private placements without registering the securities publicly. Under Rule 506(c), issuers may broadly solicit accredited investors—but are required to take reasonable steps to verify each investor’s accreditation status before accepting a subscription.
- What is a preferred return, and how does it work?
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A preferred return (often called a “pref”) is a minimum return threshold that investors receive before the sponsor participates in profits. For example, in an offering with an 8% preferred return, investors receive distributions equal to 8% of their invested capital before the sponsor earns any share of the profits. After the pref is satisfied, remaining profits are split according to the waterfall structure defined in each offering’s PPM. The preferred return accrues but is not guaranteed—it depends on the performance of the underlying asset.
- What is a hold period for a real estate investment?
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Hold periods vary by offering and depend on the business plan—whether the project is a ground-up development, a value-add acquisition, or an income-generating asset. Each offering’s PPM discloses the projected hold period and the conditions under which it may be extended. Haverkamp Group offerings are geared towards long-term holding periods due to their benefits to investors/owners.
- When do I get paid?
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Distribution timing and frequency are specific to each offering and are detailed in the PPM. Many of Haverkamp Group’s offerings target quarterly distributions once a project reaches stabilization. During a development phase, distributions may be deferred until the asset generates positive cash flow.