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References
NAR Library & Archives has already done the research for you. References (formerly Field Guides) offer links to articles, eBooks, websites, statistics, and more to provide a comprehensive overview of perspectives. EBSCO articles (E) are available only to NAR members and require the member's nar.realtor login.
Crowdfunding Explained
Guide to Crowdfunding Real Estate Development (Million Acres, May 5, 2021)
Crowdfunding Models: Keep-It-All vs. All-Or-Nothing (Financial Management, Jun. 2020) E
GoFundMe Nation (The Atlantic, Nov. 2019) E
Investor Bulletin: Crowdfunding for Investors (U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, May 10, 2017)
Rules of Investment (Crain’s Detroit Business, Jan. 11, 2016) E
Real Estate and Crowdfunding
7 Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms for Investing in 2021 (U.S. News and World Report, Mar 9, 2021)
Crowdfunding REITs: A New Asset Class for the Real Estate Industry? (Journal of Property Investment and Finance, 2021) E
When Online Lending Meets Real Estate: Examining Investment Decisions in Lending-Based Real Estate Crowdfunding (Information Systems Research, Sep. 2020) E
Small Investors Swarm Crowdfunding Real Estate Deals (The Real Deal, Jun. 9, 2020)
Equity Crowdfunding for Real Estate Investors (Motley Fool, Mar. 27, 2020)
Crowdfunding Firms Blow Up the Model to Survive in Real Estate (The Wall Street Journal, Jan. 7, 2020)
How Crowdfunding Opens Doors for Real Estate Investors (Forbes, Jan. 7, 2020)
Fixing the Cracks: Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms Must Focus on Real Estate, Not Just Tech (National Real Estate Investor, Mar. 2019) E
Crowdfunding Moves Beyond Movies and Gadgets to…Real Estate? (Forbes, Jun 28, 2019)
A Legal Approach to Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms (Computer Law & Security Review, May 2019) E
How Crowdfunding Could Help You Invest in Property (US News & World Report: Money blog, Apr. 8, 2019)
6 Things to Look for in a Real Estate Crowdfunding Investment (Sharestates, Mar. 18, 2019)
Real Estate Crowdfunding Platforms
Crowdstreet: CrowdStreet is a software and services company disrupting the commercial real estate industry by enabling innovative real estate operators and developers to efficiently engage in online capital formation, communicate with investors, distribute investment documents and centralize ongoing investor relations.
Fundrise: Fundrise is an online investment platform for commercial real estate, often times referred to as a crowdfunding platform or investment marketplace. Fundrise gives investors the ability to: Browse investment offerings based on investment preferences including location, asset type, risk and return profile; Transact entirely online, including digital legal documentation, funds transfer, and ownership recordation; Manage and track investments easily through an online portfolio; receive automated distributions and/or interest payments, and regular financial reporting.
iFunding: iFunding is a real estate investing marketplace that connects thousands of accredited retail investors and institutions with real estate operators seeking financing. We are ‘revolutionizing real estate investing’ through ease of access to high-quality, commercial projects, using our secure web platform, detailed reporting process, and responsive client service team.
Patch of Land: Patch of Land is crowdfunding real estate through its P2RE (peer-to-peer) online marketplace offering various typologies of secured real estate debt on assets backed by first position liens and personal guarantees. We match investors and lenders seeking alternative fixed income opportunities to borrowers seeking alternative sources of financing for their real estate investment needs.
Prodigy Network: Prodigy gives you the opportunity to invest as little as $10,000 in commercial real estate investments that were previously only available to a handful of institutions and ultra-high net worth individuals.
RealtyMogul: RealtyMogul.com is an online marketplace for real estate investing. We are often referred to as a crowdfunding platform, marketplace lender, or peer-to-peer lender. Whatever term you choose to use, we are here to connect investors who want to invest in real estate with real estate companies that need real estate capital – either debt or equity - it’s that simple.
RealtyShares: RealtyShares is an online investment platform that brings together investors, borrowers, and sponsors. Accredited or institutional investors can invest in pre-identified commercial real estate investment opportunities with as little as $5,000. Legal document signatures and fund transfers can all be handled securely through the RealtyShares platform, so that investors can complete the entire transaction through the website.
eBooks & Other Resources
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The following eBooks and digital audiobooks are available to NAR members:
Crowdfunding: A Guide to Raising Capital on the Internet (Kindle, Audiobook, eBook)
Crowdfunding: The Corporate Era (Audiobook, eBook)
The Crowdfunding Handbook (Kindle, Audiobook, eBook)
Crowdfunding for Beginners (eBook)
Equity Crowdfunding for Investors (Audiobook, eBook)
The Everything Guide to Crowdfunding (Kindle, Audiobook, eBook)
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