Experienced in domestic and international commercial real estate matters, Ipsen Due Diligence examines financial statements such as...

It’s not uncommon for property owners (Investors) in income properties, whether SFR, MF, or CRE, to have suspicions or questions...

The choice is yours.  You can go with a syndication management team with a proven track record or one with little or no experience and a...

There will always be bad people, especially the heartless few who show no remorse for preying on the elderly. While this is an older...

In the book “International Money Laundering Through Real Estate and Agribusiness,” Fausto Martin De Sanctis, author, and former Judge...

One of the reasons many home buyers fall victim to scam artists is that there are so many different types of real estate scams. It’s...

For those into Real Estate Syndications, here’s a website that deserves a look.  GoInvestClearly is a GP directory and review site as...

Just as important as the due diligence process whether investing in real estate, construction or your own business, the importance of...

The desire to invest is shared by millions looking to turn their money into more money. Real estate is the obvious choice for many...

Real life example after example has proven that fraud is prevalent in both real estate and construction.  In fact, the ACFE reported in...

Beware of Real Estate Investment Training Courses and Seminars. For example, a Florida-based couple running a real estate coaching and...

Fraud is likely to happen in Real estate investment trusts better known as REITs when bad actors try to sell REIT investments which on...

Are you having problems or suspect wrongdoing in your HOA? McGowan Program Administrators points out some red flags and telltale signs of...

In an effort to crackdown on money laundering, the FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) has created new reporting rules for...

Title companies, in adherence to anti-money laundering laws want to know where the buyer got his money for the down payment. Three things...

Sanction Scanner points out that criminals employ various methods to launder money through real estate transactions, exploiting loopholes...

Often viewed as a popular means to “wash” funds because large amounts of money can be laundered in one transaction, a report by Global...

Real estate fraud occurs when individuals or agencies provide false information for fraudulent real estate transactions. Attorney Mark...

Ipsen Due Diligence examines financial statements such as income and expense statements looking for significant changes and fraudulent...

While the vast majority of real estate agents and brokers are fair and honest, there will always be a few that look for an opportunity to...