Frequently Asked Questions
You'd ask good questions before putting money into a deal. It's only fair to ask them of us too. Here are our plain answers.
What is Zego RE?
Zego RE is a web platform that gives commercial real estate syndication deals an independent score, so you can get a second opinion before you commit. We don't put deals together. We score them. It's for people investing through a self-directed IRA, and for accredited investors who want a second look. Sponsors can send us their deals for a score too.
How does APEX score a deal?
APEX asks the same questions of every deal, every time. Where is the property, and how is that market doing? What do the numbers say, and what could go wrong? It draws on public data such as SEC filings, county property records, the Census and the Federal Reserve's economic data. Each deal comes back with a safety score, an upside score and a tier, and APEX rates the sponsor's track record too.
Can I use Zego RE with my self-directed IRA?
Yes. That's who we built it for. If it's your retirement savings going into a commercial real estate deal, how much would you want to know before you sign? A score gives you a second look first. IRA custodians have their own view in the app too.
How is Zego RE different from other real estate investing platforms?
Zego RE doesn't put deals together. We score them. Usually the people telling you about a deal are the people behind it. They may be good people, and it's still only one voice. Our score adds another voice. You'd want a second opinion before you buy a house. Why not before you put money into a deal?
What kinds of properties does Zego RE score?
Commercial real estate across the United States: apartment buildings (multifamily), industrial, office, retail, mixed-use, hotels (hospitality), self-storage and more.
What makes a Zego RE score independent, and is it advice?
We don't put deals together, and APEX looks at every deal the same way, whoever is behind it. We do plan to earn our fees from the sponsors who list deals with us. In some deals we may also invest alongside the sponsor, who still runs the property, and those deals get the same questions too. We want you to hear that from us. A score is a second opinion to set beside the sponsor's pitch. It's information, not advice, and the decision always stays yours. Zego RE is not a registered broker-dealer or investment adviser, so please talk with your own financial, tax and legal advisors before you invest.
How far along is Zego RE?
We're early, and we're in beta. Today you can sign in and see how APEX scores properties. Our analyst chat is still being tested, and live data feeds, support chat inside the app and voice aren't switched on yet. The example deals on our homepage are samples, made up for illustration. They are not real offerings. We're founder-led and self-funded, and we'd rather tell you where we really are than pretend to be further along.
Can I use Zego RE if I'm not an accredited investor?
Anyone can learn how a score reads. Investing in a deal is another matter. Investments offered through Zego RE will be open only to accredited investors, and signing up includes a step to confirm your status.
How do you look after my data?
Your data is encrypted as it travels to and from Zego RE, and access inside the app is limited by each person's role.
Does Zego RE cost anything?
We don't charge for any feature of Zego RE while we're in our market research phase. Investors don't pay us a fee to sign up, look around, invest or receive distributions. We plan to earn our fees from the sponsors who list deals with us, and in some deals we may also invest alongside them. APEX asks every deal the same questions, whoever brings it in.
What is real estate tokenization, and can I use it on Zego RE?
Not yet. Tokenization records your share of a commercial real estate deal as a digital token, which is meant to make it easier to sell that share to someone else later. We're still building this part of Zego RE.
I'm an IRA custodian. Is there a place for me?
Yes. You have your own view in the app, with room for your investors, distributions, active deals and pending transfers. It's still early, and we'd be glad to hear what would help you most.
I'm a sponsor. How does Zego RE work for me?
If you're the sponsor or general partner behind a deal, write to us at partnership@zegore.com to send it in for review. The sponsor view in the app has a preview of how a listing would look to investors, and APEX gives each listed deal an independent score. What could a second opinion show your investors that your deck can't?
Can Zego RE help me find a commercial real estate loan?
Not yet. We're still building a tool to match commercial borrowers with lenders, using the classic five Cs of lending: character, capacity, capital, collateral and conditions.
How can I check a syndication deal before I invest?
Start with your own questions, not only the sponsor's answers. On Zego RE, each deal also gets an independent APEX score, so you can compare deals side by side. Every investment carries risk, including the risk of losing money, and a good score doesn't change that. Create an account and see how a score reads. Look first. Then decide for yourself.
Still have questions?
Whether it's reading a score, using Zego RE with a self-directed IRA or sending us a deal, we're happy to help.
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