Raising Capital Through Direct Public Offerings

Sean Zarinegar is a seasoned business executive in the real estate investment and management industry. With experience that includes time as president, CEO, and chief financial officer, Sean Zarinegar brings a wealth of industry knowledge to his current company, American Housing Income Trust, Inc. (AHIT).

On June 22, 2016, AHIT announced a $9 million direct public offering (DPO) in order to increase its portfolio of single-family homes. Single-family homes are a core focus of AHIT, which promotes them over apartment rentals as part of a broad corporate strategy, that stresses operational efficiency, housing fundamentals, and disciplined acquisition.

An offering of three million shares at three dollars per share, the DPO AHIT announced is a means of raising capital by marketing shares directly to established contacts. These contacts can include friends, customers, and business partners, among others. A direct public offering is less expensive than an initial public offering (IPO), as the former avoids the fees and banking restrictions of an underwritten method of equity financing. However, the scale of a direct public offering is generally smaller than an IPO.

More information about the company is available at www.ahitrust.com.

Three Ideal Charities for Children

Charity is important to Sean Zarinegar, and so is getting his children involved. Sean Zarinegar understands the value in teaching children about charity, whether they give their time, energy, possessions, or money. When it comes to monetary donations, these three charities are ideal for children because they deal with issues kids can understand and sympathize with.

1. Milk and Bookies – This charity aims to instill in children the importance of reading, while also teaching them the value of charity. The charity gives kids the power to hold book-raiser parties, which are fundraisers for books. Not only does this charity help books reach children in need, but it also gives kids a hands-on approach to the organizational side of charity, as they’re encouraged to plan their own book-raiser and choose the books they donate. Learn more at www.milkandbookies.org.

2. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust – What kid doesn’t love animals? As children, we’re all fascinated by them, and keen parents can use that interest to introduce their children to charity. The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust conserves and protects endangered elephants, giraffes, and rhinos. For $50 a year, parents and children can choose a particular animal to help by browsing photos and videos of the animals, and reading up on their rescue and rehabilitation. Among other things, donors receive monthly updates on the animal’s condition and wellbeing, making this something that will stick with your children all year. For more information, visit www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org.

3. Feed the Children – No kid child should go hungry, and there’s nobody else kids can relate to more than other children. With their aim to feed children in need, Feed the Children is a good way to teach children compassion and the ability to empathize with others. They can see first hand how difficult their lives would be if they didn’t have enough food, water, or medicine. Find out more by visiting www.feedthechildren.org.