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TOM MARTIN
BAKER TILLY
Tom Martin is the managing
director with Baker Tilly and
currently leads the EB-5 U.S.
consulting practice. With over
eight years of EB-5 experience,
Martin works within the EB-5 practice areas to structure
EB-5 offerings for qualifying projects and businesses. He
has personally overseen the completion of more than 700
economic impact reports and 1,000 business plans as well
as the creation of hundreds of source of funds analysis for
EB-5 investors. He serves as a strategic advisor to regional
centers, developers and project owners utilizing EB-5
financing. Prior to Baker Tilly, he worked in education and
sales.
WHY DID YOU GET INVOLVED
IN THE EB-5 INDUSTRY?
I enjoy working with groups and individuals to help meet their
needs and I saw an incredible opportunity to help people
navigate through the complex environment of EB-5. The role of
consultant is to help clients reduce complicated matters and
avoid making costly mistakes. I am proud of the role we have
had in helping hundreds of our clients be successful in achieving
their EB-5 goals.
WHAT NEW TYPES OF PROJECTS
AND TRENDS ARE YOU SEEING
IN THE EB-5 INDUSTRY AFTER THE
NEW REGULATIONS TOOK EFFECT?
There is still a strong interest in EB-5 and we are seeing the
industry looking for great projects that remain in TEA eligible
areas. Projects that are in rural areas are highly desirable right
now. We continue to see projects utilizing smaller EB-5 raises,
under $30 million, that focus on multi-family housing and mixed-
use projects as well as hospitality. However, we are increasingly
helping clients that are working to develop restaurants,
technology and manufacturing projects. With pending legislation
likely to pass soon, it is anticipated that more projects will qualify
for TEA and we could see a significant increase in projects
seeking EB-5 funding.
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