FAQ & LEARN

Straight answers before you invest a dollar.

How partnering with us works, how we get paid, what can go wrong, and plain-English guides to the stuff most sponsors skip.

Ways to partner 1031 exchanges How we get paid FAQ After you join What can go wrong Guides
WAYS TO PARTNER

Syndication or private portfolio?

SYNDICATIONPRIVATE PORTFOLIO
What you ownA share of an entity that owns a specific property or portfolioDirect co-ownership of specific assets with us
Your rolePassive. We make the decisions.You weigh in on key decisions
Investing alongsideOther accredited investorsJust you and us, or a small group
Typical minimumAround $100K$2M
Typical hold5–7 yearsSet together
ReportingQuarterly reports in the investor portal, annual K-1Same, plus direct reviews with Pete
Best forCash flow and tax benefits, fully hands-offLarger checks that want control and a custom mix
1031 EXCHANGES

Selling a property? Defer the tax and stop being the landlord.

A lot of owners want out of the toilets and tenants but not into a big tax bill. A 1031 exchange can do both, if the replacement property is set up right.

Day 0
You sell
Proceeds go to a qualified intermediary, never to you. Touch the money and the exchange is over.
Day 45
Identify replacements
Name your replacement properties in writing. No extensions.
Day 180
Close
Buy equal or greater value, and replace the debt, to defer the full gain.

How we help

You own real estate. We run it. Through a private portfolio you hold a deeded interest in property we buy and operate. That keeps it eligible for your exchange, and you stay passive.

We help you hit day 45. Tell us your timeline and what you're selling. We'll bring you replacement options that fit before the clock runs out.

Call us before you list. The best exchanges start months early, not after the sale closes.

WORTH KNOWING

Our syndications usually can't take 1031 money directly. An interest in a partnership or LLC isn't the same as owning real estate, so it doesn't qualify.

Every exchange needs a qualified intermediary and your own tax advisor. We work alongside them. We don't replace them.

FAQ

Getting started

What does accredited mean?

The SEC's test. Income over $200K the last two years ($300K with a spouse), net worth over $1M not counting your home, or a Series 7, 65 or 82 license.

How do I get verified?

Our offerings are 506(c), so we confirm it before you invest. Usually a short letter from your CPA or attorney, or a quick third-party check.

Can I invest with my IRA?

Often yes, through a self-directed IRA. Deals that use debt can trigger a tax inside the IRA called UBIT, so loop in your custodian and CPA first.

Do you invest alongside us?

Our co-investment in each deal is disclosed in its offering documents. Ask us on any deal.

Returns and taxes

When do distributions start?

Stabilized properties usually pay sooner. Value-add and development deals pay later, once the business plan is done. Each deal states its expected timing.

What's a K-1?

The tax form partnerships send instead of a 1099. It often arrives in March or later, so some investors file an extension.

How does depreciation help me?

It's a paper expense that can offset some or all of your distributions. Some deals use cost segregation to pull more of it forward. Your CPA should weigh in.

Can losses offset my W-2 income?

Usually not. Passive losses generally offset passive income, with exceptions like real estate professional status. Ask your CPA how it applies to you.

AFTER YOU JOIN

From signup to first distribution.

01
You join the Circle
We review your request, then a short intro call with our team so we both know it's a fit.
02
A deal is ready
One email. The deal room has every number.
03
Deal room session
Walk through the deal and ask anything. No pressure either way.
04
Verify and sign
Accreditation check and docs, all online.
05
Fund
Wire or ACH through the investor portal.
06
Reports and distributions
Quarterly updates, distributions on schedule, a K-1 each year.
WHAT CAN GO WRONG

Real estate isn't risk-free. Here's the honest list.

Your money is tied up

Plan to stay in for the full hold. There's no guaranteed way out early.

Plans can slip

Renovations run over, leasing takes longer, entitlements take time.

Markets move

Interest rates, rents and values change. Distributions can be lower than projected.

You can lose money

Including some or all of what you invest. Only invest what you can leave alone.

What we do about it: conservative underwriting, stress tests on every deal, sensible leverage, and passing on deals that only work if everything goes right.
GUIDES

Plain-English guides.

START HERE
10 questions to ask any sponsor. Including us.
What to ask before you wire money to anyone.
BASICS
The four ways real estate pays
Cash flow, appreciation, loan paydown and taxes, with real numbers.
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STRUCTURE
Prefs, splits and fees in plain English
How to read a deal's terms in five minutes.
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TAXES
How depreciation shelters cash flow
Why your K-1 can show a loss while you're getting paid.
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BEHIND THE DEAL
Why we walked away from a memory care deal
What the demand study showed, and why passing was the right call.
MARKET NOTES
Our quarterly read on the market
Where we think we are in the cycle, updated every quarter.
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Ready when you are.

Accredited investors only. If it's not a fit, no worries. We're good either way.

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