Am I allowed to advertise on biggerpockets?

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Disclaimer: BiggerPockets staff this is not an advertisement so please do not remove this post or ban me from posting please.

Let’s say I had a deal that I’m looking to syndicate and get investors would I be allowed to advertise my deal here to get investors from biggerpockets as it is a real estate community after all and it may provide value to some?

Am I allowed to connect with people and ask questions for example if I wanted to hire a real estate attorney or securities attorney etc could I do that here?

Account Closed · Answer

Oh I don’t have a deal I’m just asking hypothetically. I am asking various questions on biggerpockets becuase it’s a community filled with people interested and involved in real estate so I truly believe that it’s a good place to learn.

I don’t invest in real estate but I’m trying to learn before I get into it.

I know to learn I have to try them make mistakes and learn from them but I’m trying to learn as much as possible to avoid big mistakes etc and know my stuff.

I was asking about advertising on biggerpockets so the day I do get a property under contract I know how I will find investors to raise money from etc. I will then perhaps build a mailing list and scale etc.

Luke Miller · Answer

Account Closed that makes sense. Good to know the rules before jumping in. I will say that you shouldn't do any advertising on BP (or anywhere else) for syndications unless they are a 506(C) deal. That's pretty obvious, but you never know!

Luke Miller · Answer

Account Closed is your deal a 506(c)?

Abel Curiel · Answer

Hello Account Closed,

If you have a deal, you should be able to post it on the BP Marketplace - https://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-listings

As for connecting with people, these forums are a great place to find people within your area or topics of interest.

To find people and topics of interest,  I recommend 3 things:

1. complete your BP profile - be as detailed and specific as possible when mentioning your goals. There are many people with value to add to you and plenty of people you can add value to as well!

2. use the 'search' function to find topics, areas and people of interest. Get answers to your questions and find people using this function!

3. Set up 'keyword' alerts so that you can receive notifications once a topic or area of interest in mentioned in one of the forums. Its a great way to stay current!

Best of luck to you moving forward!

Abel

Account Closed · Answer

Yh I know different regulations may or may not allow general solicitation.

What about regulation A I believe it allows general solicitation and allows you to raise an unlimited amount of money from accredited investors as long as you register with the SEC and they approve the fund?

Do you do real estate yourself? If so what type and do you syndicate etc? I’m so eager and excited to learn and then start doing it.

I’m only 17 but you I’m on the right path so it’s all good.

Account Closed · Answer

@Abel Curiel again thanks you got straight to the point 👍🙏 most times I’m wondering around in circles and you responded fast ❤️

Account Closed · Answer

@Abel Curiel thank you but I’m not focused on buying or selling property? Let’s say I already had a deal under contract and was looking to set up a syndication with me as a sponsor and I’m looking for investors could I pitch this on biggerpockets and if so then where?

Lesane T. Johnson · Answer

Yup, BP Marketplace. Absolutely what Abel Curiel has said above. Make sure your profile is as complete as possible.

Abel Curiel · Answer

Anytime! Good luck with the deal!

Abel Curiel · Answer

I see... this is where you need to go -> https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/517-marketplace

If you read the description, you'll see this is the only place that allows you to solicit for partners.