"Social Impact Investing Forum/4th Anniversary Cocktail Party"

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

(Two White Guys, Fighting Words - Short Clip of Panel #1 - See below links for full YouTube video of Panel #1, Panel #2 and Panel #3)
The forum invites [ Accredited Investors from ALL racial groups ] to explore the advantages of investing alongside Black real estate entrepreneurs to "Build Wealth and Create Jobs" within Black communities in the Northeastern United States.

Panel #1 (New York City): Thomas Lopez-Pierre (Moderator)

An examination of how the new rezoning law, “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity,” will influence investment opportunities for Black real estate entrepreneurs in Black communities throughout New York City. Full YouTube Video of Panel #1
Bob Knakal (Real Estate Broker) + Derek Warner, Esq., (Real Estate Attorney) + Eric Vath, Esq. (Land Use Attorney), Ronald Gold, ASA (Real Estate Appraiser).

Panel #2 (Northeastern United States): Thomas Lopez-Pierre (Moderator)

An analysis of why Newark, Philadelphia, and Baltimore are emerging as key real estate markets for accredited investors in the Northeastern United States. Full YouTube Video of Panel #2
Jeff Hornstein, Ph.D. (Economic Equity Advocate) + Lakey (Broderius) Boyd, AICO, CEcD (Economic Equity Advocate) + Mayarani Smith (Mortgage Banker) + Venroy July, Esq. (Real Estate Investor).

Panel #3 (Ghana): Matthew Scott (Moderator)

Ghana, a thriving nation on the West African coast, has become an attractive destination for Black American real estate investors. Full YouTube Video of Panel #3
Michael Chijioke, J.D., MPH (Business Development) + Dale Bryant, MBA (Real Estate Developer) + Gerald Karikari, Esq. (Immigration Attorney) + Joseph Napoleon (Real Estate Contractor) + Matthew Scott (Business Journalist).
Event Sponsors Include: E. Mark LewisNew York Life
Dale Bryant, MBAReal Estate Developer In Ghanahttps://lnkd.in/emdHFvMm
Mayarani SmithSenior Loan OfficerCanyon Mortgage Corp.
For invitation, send an email with LinkedIn profile page link to: info@urbanrealestatefund.com.

10% For Debt Investors

Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC - (Fund I): 10% annual interest rate (simple interest) for those who invest $10,000 or more (3 year term/interest paid annually).

20% For Equity Investors

Equity Investors - Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC - (Fund II) and Black Doctors Real Estate Fund, LLC:
15% preferred rate of return or 50% of the profits (whichever is greater) for accredited investors who invest $10,000 or more.
20% preferred rate of return or 50% of the profits (whichever is greater) for accredited investors who invest $100,000 or more. NOTE: The Black Doctors Real Estate Fund, LLC [ ONLY accepts equity capital ] from medical professionals that are accredited investors. For a copy of our Private Placement Memorandum/PPM (i.e. Investment Documents), contact Thomas Lopez-Pierre directly at 646-527-1116 and/or info@urbanrealestatefund.com.

Fill Out The Below Form To Receive A Copy Of Our Private Placement Memorandum/PPM (i.e. Investment Documents)!

On June 6, 2020, Thomas Lopez-Pierre, President/CEO, launched the Black Real Estate Forum, LLC (the "Forum") as a private membership association of accredited investors for the purpose of helping to establish social impact private equity real estate funds and hosting real estate industry networking events. The primary mission of the Black Real Estate Forum, LLC is to increase the number of accredited investors that invest with Black real estate entrepreneurs in Black communities in America. On April 30, 2021, Thomas Lopez-Pierre, Fund Manager, launched BREF Fund I, LLC (the "Fund") as a social impact private equity real estate fund.

50% annual rate of return on capital employed!

(Black real estate entrepreneurs are required to generate an annual 50% rate of return).
On December 9, 2024, Thomas Lopez-Pierre [ revised his business strategy ] by changing the name of the fund. On December 31, 2024, Thomas Lopez-Pierre CLOSED the Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) to new equity investors (but will continue to raise debt capital). On January 2, 2025, Thomas Lopez-Pierre launched the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) with plans to raise Five Million Dollars in equity capital.
Rebranding:
The fund was renamed the [ Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I)/Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) ].
Expansion of Investor Base:
The fund began accepting debt and equity capital from accredited investors of [ all racial groups ] in accordance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regulation D.
Refocused Mission:
The fund's social impact mission was narrowed to focus on helping to reduce [ crime rates and the incarceration of Black people ] in America through economic empowerment (i.e. building wealth and creating jobs). For over two decades, Black people have represented more than a [ third of the U.S. prison population ] despite making up only 14% of the general population.
In 2021, Black people (57%) and Hispanic people (30%) made up almost 90% of New York City’s over 16,000 jail admissions despite only comprising 52% of the overall population of New York City.
We believe that providing economic opportunities (by building wealth and creating jobs) is one of the most effective ways to reduce [ crime rates and incarceration of Black people ]. Investment Focus:
The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) [ exclusively invest ] with Black real estate entrepreneurs operating in Black communities across the Northeastern United States: Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington, D.C.
Due to historical and systemic barriers in the capital markets, Black real estate entrepreneurs often struggle to access investment capital.
The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) seek to address these [ "market imperfections" rooted in economic racism ] by providing much-needed investment capital to these entrepreneurs. NOTE: The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) require their Black real estate entrepreneurs to [ employ Black workers ] including electricians, plumbers, and construction contractors as part of their commitment to help reduce [ crime rates and incarceration of Black people ] by providing jobs for Black people.
Expanding Impact and Partnerships:
By 2026, the Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) plan to allocate 10% of their profits from [ debt investments ] to nonprofit organizations that provide construction training to Black people, especially formerly incarcerated Black people.
Investment Structure and Strategy:
The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II)'s investments are secured by real estate, offering high yields, low volatility, and short durations. The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) mandate a 50% annual rate of return on capital employed and require Black real estate entrepreneurs to provide secondary property collateral to ensure repayment. Click here to view a listing of our current investment properties.
The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) have a strong pipeline of opportunities driven by their network of experienced Black real estate entrepreneurs who possess intimate knowledge of local markets, direct relationships with government officials and local banks, and access to top-tier Black industry professionals.
Unique Investment Opportunity in Black Communities:
The current commercial real estate markets in Black communities represent a unique and compelling investment opportunity. History shows that some of the best real estate investments were made during times of adversity similar to what we are seeing today.
In 2028, the Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) plan to expand their investments into Black communities across the U.S., including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC (Fund I) and the Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC (Fund II) are committed to making a [ meaningful social impact by investing with Black real estate entrepreneurs ] in Black communities to “Build Wealth and Create Jobs".
For a copy of our Private Placement Memorandum/PPM (i.e. Investment Documents), contact:
 Thomas Lopez-Pierre646-527-1116info@urbanrealestatefund.com
$100,000 Investment In 2024$50,000 Payment Due In 12 Months/2025(Investment #6 - OPEN)
On June 14, 2024, BREF Fund I, LLC (now Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC) invested $100,000 with Tony Payton, Jr. into 319 Friends Street, Camden, NJ 08102. In 2025, Tony Payton, Jr. will be required to pay a $50,000 investment payment (50% rate of return) and return $100,000 in principal capital to the Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC.
Tony Payton, Jr. plans to use the Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC’s investment capital to help him aquire the rest of the block 319 Friends Street, Camden, NJ 08102 is located on to merge the properties into one development project.
Tony Payton, Jr. plans to build a 30 unit student housing development (right next door to Rutgers University).
Tony Payton, Jr. is a former member of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
This is not an offer to sell or a solicitation of any offer to buy any securities. Offers are made only by prospectus or other offering materials. To obtain further information, you must complete our investor questionnaire and meet the suitability standards required by law. Fair Housing Notice: The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC, Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC, Black Doctors Real Estate Fund, LLC and the Black Real Estate Forum, LLC, are committed to compliance with all federal, state, and local fair housing laws. The Urban Real Estate Fund, LLC, Urban Real Estate Fund II, LLC, Black Doctors Real Estate Fund, LLC and the Black Real Estate Forum, LLC will not discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, disability, or any other specific classes protected by applicable laws with regard to rentals and/or sales of housing.