Some Thoughts on Private Placement Syndication

Some Thoughts on Private Placement Syndication By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPM Participating in a private placement syndication or partnership is an excellent way for investors to align themselves with likeminded individuals looking for similar returns or gains. What’s more, the partnership’s sponsor or General Partner will in most cases have a unique insight as to … Continue reading Some Thoughts on Private Placement Syndication

Due Diligence. Done.

Due Diligence. Done. By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe title should read “Smart”, not “Rich”. Of course, the smart are not always rich and the rich are not always smart. This in response to the Wall Street Journal article headline reading “Rich Investors Trust Bankers More Than Press”. While reporters are writers or journalists, Bankers work … Continue reading Due Diligence. Done.

An Investor’s Thoughts On the Census

An Investor's Thoughts On the CensusBy: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMProperty owners should marvel over the recently released 2010 US Census data. The United States now has over 308,745,538 residents. Additionally, the South and West were the strongest geographical areas in terms of overall percentage growth at 14.3% and 13.8% since 2000. Texas has grown 20.4% … Continue reading An Investor’s Thoughts On the Census

Off On the Wrong Foot?

Off on the Wrong Foot?By: Nicholas A. Dunlap, CPMThe first full business day of the new year and there is already talk of interest rates being raised. Ben Bernanke wasted no time in announcing at a meeting with the American Economic Association that he would be vigilant in assuring that recent experiences will not be … Continue reading Off On the Wrong Foot?