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Investment offers on the Internet

Question
Can I present a U.S. real estate opportunity to investors over the Internet? 
Answer
The best answer is, NO!

Offering investment opportunities is quite legal. But there are specific ways to do it and you must comply with U.S. Securities laws before you can make investment offers to the public.

Offering shares of any investment without following the proper securities procedures can be a crime. Securities laws exists to regulate investment offers to make sure people are not defrauded.

Get good legal help from a law firm that specializes in securities so you can proceed legally. 
Brain Trust contributor: Author of Hurdle: The Book on Business Planning President, Palo Alto Software
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