Investing in Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can be an attractive option for those looking to diversify their portfolios and gain exposure to real estate markets. However, not all REITs are created equal. Non-traded REITs, in particular, pose unique risks that investors should be aware of. At Bakhtiari & Harrison, we have seen firsthand the […]
Bakhtiari & Harrison is currently investigating potential issues related to Walton Land Fund REITs. Our focus is on ensuring transparency and protecting the interests of investors who may have been misled about these investments. Recent analysis by Craig McCann and Regina Meng of SLCG Economic Consulting has raised significant concerns about the management and marketing […]
Bakhtiari & Harrison is currently investigating brokers nationwide who recommended their clients invest in Walton Land Fund Companies (Walton Land). It is alleged that brokers advised their clients to invest in Walton Land despite these investments being unsuitable for many investors, particularly those who are unsophisticated or conservative and looking to preserve their capital or […]
The real estate fund industry is currently facing unprecedented challenges, with investor withdrawals reaching alarming levels. Starwood Capital Group’s recent decision to impose stringent restrictions on investor withdrawals from its $10 billion real-estate fund has sent shockwaves through the $90 billion private real estate fund sector. This move has highlighted the fragility of investor sentiment […]
Last month, Starwood Capital Group announced a significant change to the buyback policy for its $10 billion fund, Starwood Real Estate Income Trust (SREIT). On Thursday, May 23rd, Starwood’s owner Barry Sternlicht and CEO Sean Harris stated that the company would now only buy back 1% of the fund’s assets annually, a steep drop from […]