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MapableUSA.com: We all know how hard it is to get bipartisan support for anything in the political realm, but Qualified Opportunity Zones (QOZ) investing seems to be the exception. Senator Tim Scott’s QOZ initiative has already generated $75 billion into Opportunity Zone fund investment, and the program is still in its infancy! In this podcast, Emily Lavery, the legislative assistant to Senator Sc...

MapableUSA.com: How can it be that one of the greatest rules in the entire tax code for owners of real estate goes mostly unnoticed by CPAs and tax professionals? Understanding the concept of cost segregation can save you literally thousands of dollars by reducing your taxable income. In this podcast, Yonah Weiss from Madison Specs explains all the key elements of cost segregation to help you lear...

MapableUSA.com: Everyone’s always on the lookout for the next great investment. But what happens if you find it, but can’t get your money out on your own terms? That’s a huge issue for many investors who seek to participate in crowdfunding offerings. In this podcast, Mike Brette from Small Cap Equity Advisors goes over some important exit strategies you should be aware of and questions that need t...

MapableUSA.com: When life wants to throw you a curveball, it gives you the year 2020. But regardless of how crazy things get, history tells you the U.S. economy always thrives in the long term as technological revolutions seem to happen every 50 years or so. In this podcast, Andrew Whalen – the CEO of Whalen Financial – gives his thoughts on the current uncertainties of the political landscape, wh...

MapableUSA.com: To the delight of both issuers and investors, the SEC continues to make crowdfunding better as they have announced major changes to their crowdfunding rules. In this podcast, crowdfunding attorney Mark Roderick and Co-Founder of Lex Nova Law goes over what he believes are the most important and impactful changes including raising the limits for Regulation A and Regulation CF deals...

MapableUSA.com: There’s tremendous money in the Sports industry. There’s no doubt about that. But there’s so much more that goes into the development of athletes, both on the field and off. Now, there’s a way for them to monetize their brand and truly connect with their fans in a unique (and possibly profitable) manner). In this podcast, States Developmental Football League and GFX Executive Garri...

MapableUSA.com: Demographics drive investment destinations for real estate. And from residential and business relocation, commercial development, right down to Opportunity Zone projects, significant investments are taking place in Henderson, Nevada. In this podcast, Anthony Molloy, the Redevelopment Manager of the City of Henderson Redevelopment Agency, takes you through the status of some of the...

MapableUSA.com: Remember the days before the internet? Most people didn’t really know what it was or what potential it held. Fast forward, and it has completely changed the world. In this podcast, Sydney Armani – the Founder/CEO of Fintech World - explains why blockchain may be the next huge disrupter in just about every industry and how the entire process works, from tokenization with Security To...

MapableUSA.com: Technology has certainly changed the investment industry! Many seeking to raise capital don’t even realize how formal documents such as the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) aren’t even needed as long as investors get access to all the information they need to make a prudent, sophisticated investment decision. In this podcast, Dan Summers from eVest Technology explains how all ind...

MapableUSA.com: Everybody likes the liquidity of investing in a public company. But not all companies are in a position to go public in the first place. Many CEO’s have no idea what the whole process entails and the responsibilities involved, not only in the going-public process, but even in the aftermath after their stock is listed on a major exchange. In this podcast, Small Cap Equity Advisors C...

MapableUSA.com: When it comes to making smart real estate investment decisions (or any decision for that matter), diving deep into data-driven analysis is always your best friend. In this podcast, GroCapitus and MultifamilyU Founder and CEO Neal Bawa gives his thoughts on the current state of real estate, how to analyze the impact of COVID across many sectors, the upcoming 2020 election, and how i...

MapableUSA.com: The tax benefits of investing in Opportunity Zone Funds is one thing, but perhaps more important is that direct investment into distressed communities provides the revitalization needed for an even greater good. In this podcast, Ellavoz Impact Capital CEO Bob Hutchins speaks about how his company is making proactive, long-term, and direct investments into communities, with the goal...

MapableUSA.com: One of the greatest aspects of Regulation A+ crowdfunding is that it provides issuers with a legitimate path to access the capital markets. But going public and staying public is expensive, and many times these businesses find themselves in desperate need of capital. They then become prey to toxic lenders who many times end up pushing their stock into a debt spiral that investors c...

MapableUSA.com: How has COVID19 impacted the commercial real estate market? What real estate asset classes have been affected the most? Which are the big winners, and losers? What should investors be looking for in terms of profitable investments going forward? In this podcast, Ryan Garland, the CEO of Paradyme Investments, gives his insights on all these questions and goes into strategies on what...

MapableUSA.com: Do you have farmland in your investment portfolio? The increasing scarcity of farmland and its lack of correlation with other asset classes make it an exceptionally strong diversification tool. In this podcast, Farm Together’s COO and co-founder David Chan explains how his company’s proprietary technology allows accredited investors direct access to farmland offerings, review due d...

MapableUSA.com: If you are facing capital gains taxes, remember there’s still time to invest in Qualified Opportunity Zones. In fact, the IRS has extended a critical deadline for investments into Opportunity Zone funds hoping to entice investors to act. In this podcast, Mark Elliott – the Founder and Managing Partner at the South Carolina Opportunity Fund – talks about his fund strategy, the proje...

MapableUSA.com: Sometimes hitting singles wins baseball games. It’s that analogy that is making qualified Opportunity Zone funds like the Nest Opportunity Fund® successful. In this podcast, fund founder Clint Edgington explains his fund’s investment strategy, why his group has been so successful, and why it’s so important to stay friendly and collaborate with government agencies and municipalities...

MapableUSA.com: OK, you have a great company and a great product. Now you’re ready to start raising money. There’s only one thing missing: investors! Finding investors for your crowdfunding campaign is not easy, which is why many turn to experienced professionals to help them with this crucial aspect. In this podcast, Mike Brette – the CEO of Small Cap Equity Advisors - provides some great tips on...

MapableUSA.com: Regulation A+ equity crowdfunding has certainly seen its ups and downs, but as of now, the industry is seeing plenty of action as issuers are understanding the power of this capital raising vehicle. In this podcast, Issuance.com CEO Darren Marble talks about how these companies can utilize his white label software to raise funds and run Reg. A campaigns directly on their own websit...

MapableUSA.com: “Testing the Waters” allows Regulation A+ issuers the ability to test the viability of their crowdfunding project before fully committing serious money to the effort. It is an excellent way to test-market your deal to see if there is enough investor interest. Or is it? In this podcast, Manuj Grover from Plexus Media takes you through the pros and cons of such a strategy so you can...

MapableUSA.com: Sometimes, the most interesting Opportunity Zone projects are located in rural, rather than urban areas. In this podcast, best selling author, speaker and CEO, Jim White explains how his PHT Opportunity Fund is investing in agricultural related real estate and businesses including his pre-cooling and cold storage industrial project in Salinas, California - and why he believes Oppor...

MapableUSA.com: With all the craziness going on in the world today, nothing is more important than crime, security, and public safety. Can technology and artificial intelligence serve to address those issues? Listen to this podcast episode as Bill Li, Chairman and CEO of Knightscope, talks about how his company is using Regulation A+ to raise capital for their goal of reimagining public safety thr...

MapableUSA.com: While not required, it’s highly recommended for crowdfunding issuers to utilize the services of broker-dealers. But why? What are the benefits of using one – and what services do broker-dealers actually provide to Issuers of all kinds? In this podcast, Etan Butler, Chairman at the Dalmore Group, explains the entire process in detail and provides some major insights into how to rais...

MapableUSA.com: Everyone is talking about opportunity zones, but not many talk about specific deals, as in the actual underlying asset and whether the deal works regardless of the tax benefits associated with the investment. Are projects actually being built? The answer is a resounding YES! In this podcast, Edmon Rakipi (Chief Investment Officer at OppZone Capital) and Michael Williams (Director o...

MapableUSA.com: Tokenizing energy assets on the blockchain is one thing. But what happens when you bring the tokenization concept to fight income inequality? Can blockchain return power to the American people by significantly reducing the intrusion of the US Federal government into all aspects of American life? In this podcast, Alastair Caithness, CEO of Ziyen Energy and Chief Blockchain Policy Ad...