Am I accredited? self-check
Accredited is a category, not a character upgrade.
The first number is only the beginning.
The chart will name the assumption carrying the most weight once the model runs.
| Case | Result | What moved |
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What verification is required?
Counting home equity
Rules have detail. Verification standards differ by offering type.
What this number is really saying
The rule can determine access. It does not determine wisdom, suitability, or whether you should invest.
The assumption to attack
Exclude primary residence equity and be honest about income history. The shortcut version is where people get sloppy.
What the math is ignoring
Entity tests, spousal equivalents, professional certifications, and offering-specific verification.
Headline, stress, proof.
- Start with the headline result.It names the current modeled answer, not the decision.
- Compare the stress cases.The scenario strip shows which assumption makes the answer fragile.
- Use the ledger as a diligence list.Every input should map back to a document, invoice, statement, term sheet, or named assumption.
Documents before confidence.
Verification provider, CPA or attorney letter, brokerage record, license record, entity documents, and the offering exemption.
Stress before trust
- Counting home equity
- One good income year
- Confusing access with fit
Make the model answer.
- What verification is required?
- Is this 506(b) or 506(c)?
- Does the investment fit even if you qualify?
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