Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is Bono Capital Group?
Bono Capital Group (BCG) is a private commercial real estate investment firm founded in 2020. With over $7.2 million in assets managed across 15+ value-add projects, we specialize in acquiring, repositioning, and optimizing underperforming hospitality and commercial assets.
Our geographic focus spans high-growth corridors across New York, North Carolina, and Florida.
2. What kinds of properties do you acquire?
We target distressed, underutilized, or poorly managed boutique hospitality properties, motels, and mixed-use commercial assets. We seek real estate opportunities where strategic physical renovations, operational modernization, and targeted re-positioning can create strong net operating income growth and long-term equity appreciation.
3. What markets do you invest in and why?
We operate selectively in New York, North Carolina, and Florida. In New York, we leverage strong regional demand and constrained supply dynamics. In North Carolina, we capitalize on consistent population and business migration. In Florida, we focus on high-volume tourist markets with robust year-round hospitality fundamentals.
4. Who can invest with BCG?
BCG investment opportunities are open exclusively to accredited investors. Under SEC guidelines, an accredited investor is an individual with an annual income exceeding $200,000 (or $300,000 jointly with a spouse) for the past two years, or a net worth exceeding $1,000,000, excluding the value of their primary residence. We verify accredited status during onboarding.
5. What is the minimum investment?
The standard minimum investment across our private real estate offerings is $50,000 per deal. Minimum allocation requirements may vary depending on the specific asset, capital structure, and business plan.
6. How is my investment structured?
Investments are structured as Limited Partnership (LP) equity interests in a dedicated, deal-specific entity (typically an LLC).
As an LP investor, you maintain fractional ownership in the property company, receiving passive economic rights while BCG serves as the Managing Member oversight team.
7. How long is my money committed?
Real estate is an inherently illiquid, long-term asset class. Investment horizons depend on the specific business plan for each property, typically spanning multi-year hold periods required to execute capital improvements, stabilize operations, and optimize market timing prior to a refinance or sale event.
8. How and when do I get paid?
Cash flow distributions are paid to investors according to the specific Operating Agreement established for each transaction. Capital allocations, operational cash flow distributions, and terminal proceeds upon asset sale or refinancing are distributed based on the agreed-upon equity ownership structure outlined in each offering's legal documents.
9. What are the tax advantages of passive CRE?
Commercial real estate investments offer significant tax advantages, including pass-through depreciation, interest expense deductions, and cost segregation benefits. These non-cash tax losses can often offset taxable distribution income. Tax implications vary based on personal circumstances, so investors should consult their CPA or tax advisor.
10. Will I get a K-1, and when?
Yes. As a limited partner, you will receive an annual Schedule K-1 detailing your proportional share of income, losses, and deductions for tax filing purposes. We coordinate with our accounting team to issue K-1s annually prior to tax filing deadlines.
11. How much of my time does this take?
None. Passive real estate syndication is designed for professionals and business owners who want direct asset exposure without the operational burdens of property management. BCG handles deal sourcing, underwriting, debt placement, construction management, and day-to-day operations.
12. What are the risks?
All commercial real estate investments involve risk, including economic downturns, vacancy fluctuations, unexpected cost overruns, rising interest rates, market illiquidity, and potential loss of principal. While BCG employs strict underwriting discipline and hands-on operational oversight, past performance does not guarantee future results.
13. What fees does BCG charge?
Fee structures are fully transparent and clearly detailed in each asset’s Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) and Operating Agreement. Common structures may include acquisition, asset management, and disposition fees to cover operational and deal management costs. We review all fees directly with investors prior to subscription.
14. How do you source and underwrite deals?
Our acquisition strategy follows a rigorous four-phase pipeline: off-market sourcing, conservative financial underwriting, exhaustive physical and legal due diligence, and the development of a hands-on operational business plan aimed at unlocking intrinsic property value.
15. Can I invest through an LLC, trust, or self-directed IRA?
Yes. We accommodate investments made through personal accounts, operating LLCs, family trusts, and self-directed retirement vehicles. To learn more about utilizing retirement capital, visit our Self-Directed IRA & 401(k) page.
16. How do I get started?
The first step is scheduling an introductory conversation with our team. We’ll discuss your investment goals, add you to our active investor list, and share future value-add opportunities as they become available.
*This material is for informational purposes only and is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any security. Investing in real estate involves risk, including loss of principal. Past performance is not indicative of future results.