Real Estate Investor Podcast

Episode #253 - Kevin Kim — Creative Capital Structuring

Gary Lipsky Episode 253

Today on the podcast, host Gary Lipsky welcomes Kevin Kim. Kevin leads Fortra Law’s corporate and securities practice, where he and his team have advised on and prepared hundreds of securities offerings, including mortgage funds, structured debt offerings, real estate syndications, crowdfunding offerings, EB-5 projects, and qualified opportunity funds.

In this episode, Gary and Kevin explore how Kevin has helped clients navigate recent challenges in the multifamily space from a legal perspective, including a deep dive into one of the more complex deals Kevin has closed. Kevin also breaks down Employment-Based 5 (EB-5) visas and their best use cases in real estate, explains what an UPREIT is and the structuring involved, and outlines how non-UPREIT structures differ. They wrap up the conversation discussing Kevin’s thoughts on the evolution of the legal side of the real estate business and how listeners can learn more about Kevin and Fortra Law. Thanks for listening in. 


Key Points From This Episode:

  • Listeners are introduced to our guest, Kevin Kim.
  • How they’ve helped clients navigate the multifamily struggle, from a legal perspective. 
  • Kevin talks through one of the more intricate deals he’s had to close recently. 
  • He unpacks Employment-Based-5 (EB-5) visas and their best use case in real estate.
  • Kevin breaks down what UPREIT is and the structuring involved.
  • He explains what a non-UPREIT situation would look like.
  • How Kevin sees the legal side of the business will evolve: navigating nuances.
  • Where you can learn more about Kevin and his company, Fortra Law. 


Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Kevin Kim on LinkedIn 

Kevin Kim on Email

Kevin Kim, Esq

Fortra Law

Fortra Law on YouTube

One, Big, Beautiful Bill provisions

Regulation D 

Regulation A

Asset Management Mastery Facebook Group
Invest Smart

Break of Day Capital
Break of Day Capital Instagram

Break of Day Capital YouTube

Gary Lipsky on LinkedIn

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