Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to be an accredited investor to invest?

No. Non accredited investors can also invest in syndications, though there are more opportunities for accredited investors. To invest as a non-accredited investor, fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

Am I an accredited investor?

An accredited investor, in the context of a natural person, includes anyone who:

 

Has earned income that exceeded $200,000 (or $300,000 together with a spouse) in each of the prior two years, and reasonably expects the same for the current year,

 

OR has a net worth over $1 million, either alone or together with a spouse (excluding the value of the person’s primary residence).

 

On the income test, the person must satisfy the thresholds for the three years consistently either alone or with a spouse, and cannot, for example, satisfy one year based on individual income and the next two years based on joint income with a spouse. The only exception is if a person is married within this period, in which case the person may satisfy the threshold based on joint income for the years during which the person was married and based on individual income for the other years.

 

In addition, entities such as banks, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits, and trusts may be accredited investors. Of the entities that would be considered accredited investors and depending on your circumstances, the following may be relevant to you:

Any trust, with total assets in excess of $5 million, not formed to specifically purchase the subject securities, whose purchase is directed by a sophisticated person, OR

 

Any entity in which all the equity owners are accredited investors.

What is the minimum investment?

The minimum investment amount varies by deal, but it’s typically $50,000. On more expensive properties, the minimum investment amount may be higher.

Can I use my retirement funds to invest?

You can invest with your retirement funds if they are in a self-directed account such as a self-directed individual retirement account (SDIRA) or Solo 401(k). For more information, fill out this form and we’ll be in touch.

What type of accounts can I invest through?
You can utilize your personal investment accounts, joint accounts, and certain entity accounts (Trusts, Limited Liability Companies, Limited Partnerships, C Corporations, and S Corporations) and IRA’s.
Can I invest through my IRA?
Yes, you can invest through your IRA. If you currently have a self-directed IRA, please check with your current custodian to ensure that they will allow you to place your investment with CREN Capital.
What types of returns can I expect?
In general, you can expect to receive around 15% average annual returns over the course of the investment with about half of the returns being distributes at sale or refinance of the property. Each individual investment opportunity will have its own projected returns that will include a breakdown of when these returns will be distributed.
How Frequently are distributions made?
Most often, the returns will be distributed on a quarterly basis.
Can you tell me more of the tax advantages of investing in real estate?

Real estate investments are very tax-friendly, primarily because they can take advantage of depreciation which can result in a “paper” loss on your investment statement even if you’ve earned significant returns. In some cases, this paper loss can also offset other investment gains or even your personal income on your tax returns. You should discuss your personal situation with a qualified tax professional.

What type of tax documents will I receive when I invest with CREN Capital?

As a partner in the LLC that purchases the properties, you will receive a K-1. A K-1 is a tax form used by partnerships to provide investors with detailed information on their share of a partnership’s taxable income. Partnerships are generally not subject to federal or state income tax, but instead issue a K-1 to each investor to report his or her share of the partnership’s income, gains, losses, deductions, and credits. The K-1s are provided to investors on an annual basis so that each investor can include K-1 amounts on his or her tax return.

What exactly are the funds used for?
Investor funds are used for the total acquisition cost of the property. This includes but is not limited to the actual purchase price of the property, acquisition fees, legal and transaction costs, capital projects, and reserves.
Can I visit the property?
Yes. Investors can visit the property during the life of the project.
Who manages the properties?
CREN Capital handles all of the decisions related to acquiring, managing, and selling the properties. Our role is to deploy our expertise to improve investor returns. We hire professional property management firms to handle the day-to-day activities and work closely with them to ensure that investor returns are maximized. Investors do not participate in the management activities.
How long is the investment timeline?
Investment windows are generally 5-10 years. This window provides enough time to improve and stabilize the property, benefit from market changes, and exit for a healthy return. 5-10 are projections however there may be times where we can get a 5–10-year return in less time. Selling the property early in these cases may make sense but it will depend on the current conditions.