Investigating Potential Claims Involving Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund, LLC
The White Law Group is investigating potential securities claims involving the offering Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund, LLC, a real estate investment organized in Arizona in 2019. The firm is reviewing whether brokerage firms may have improperly recommended this high-risk private placement to retail investors.
About the Offering
Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund, LLC was formed in 2019 and is managed by Virtua Capital Management, LLC, a Scottsdale-based real estate firm. The Fund was structured as a pooled investment vehicle to raise capital for commercial real estate—specifically hotel-related assets.
According to a Form D filed with the SEC, the offering sought to raise $10.1 million under Regulation D Rule 506(c), an exemption allowing the sale of securities to accredited investors without SEC registration. The fund reportedly sold $1.425 million in securities to 4 investors.
The offering included sales commissions up to 4.5%, with approximately $216,459 disclosed in estimated commission payments. Registered representatives of Emerson Equity LLC, the broker-dealer associated with the offering, reportedly received commissions, according to the filing.
Private Placement Risks
Private placements like this one often carry significant risk due to their illiquid nature, lack of transparency, and potential for high fees and commissions. These types of investments are generally unsuitable for conservative or unsophisticated investors.
Broker-dealers who recommend private placements have a duty to perform adequate due diligence and to ensure that the investment is suitable for each client based on their risk tolerance, financial objectives, and experience. Failure to do so may constitute a violation of FINRA rules and securities laws.
Possible Recovery Options for Investors
If you invested in this fund at the recommendation of a financial advisor and have suffered losses, you may be able to recover your investment through FINRA arbitration.
The White Law Group has handled hundreds of FINRA arbitration cases involving complex real estate and Reg D offerings. We are currently reviewing potential claims involving Emerson Equity LLC and the promoters of this offering.
How to Recover Investment Losses in Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund
To determine whether you may have a claim, contact The White Law Group for a free consultation at 888-637-5510 or visit https://whitesecuritieslaw.com/
About The White Law Group
The White Law Group is a national securities fraud, securities arbitration, and investor protection law firm with offices in Seattle, Washington, and Chicago, Illinois. The firm represents investors throughout the United States in FINRA arbitration claims against brokerage firms.
Frequently Asked Questions : Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund
What is Virtua Gainesville Hotel Opportunity Fund, LLC?
It is a pooled investment vehicle launched in 2019 by Virtua Capital Management, LLC, to invest in commercial hotel properties. The offering was exempt from registration under Regulation D Rule 506(c).
Who is responsible for selling this investment?
The offering was sold through Emerson Equity LLC, with several individuals affiliated with the sponsor also receiving sales commissions.
Can I recover my losses if I invested?
Possibly. If a financial advisor or brokerage firm recommended the investment without adequate due diligence or consideration of your risk profile, you may have grounds for a FINRA arbitration claim.
Last modified: July 28, 2025
