Real estate Investment Comparison
Wondering whether Here or CrowdStreet is a better investment? We put them both to the test to help you compare and decide where to invest your money.
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Here doesn't publish past investment performance or projections, and doesn't allow users to sell investments. Their beautiful marketing makes it easy to miss that it's quite a risky investment opportunity.
Makes it easy to invest in real estate with a well designed platform and low entry costs
Gives investors access to Class A properties.
Marketing materials and product design are top notch
Investors can invest as much as they like as long as it's over $100
Expected investment period is 5 to 7 years, with no opportunity to sell
Properties lack documentation for due diligence, and properties are sold to investors for more than Here buys them for
Very short track record with complete lack of past investment performance and investment projections
Only pays rent to investors a few times a year – much less often than other real estate investment options
Good option for experienced high net-worth investors, but variable fee structure and high minimums don't work for everyday investors.
Makes it easy to invest in real estate with a well designed platform and low entry costs
Detailed business model and financial support documents, along with profiles on the project principals
They've been around since 2014 and has acquired billions worth of real estate
Most offerings require a $25k commitment, preventing diversification for all but the wealthiest investors
Expected investment time window is at least 5 years
CrowdStreet reports their past performance before taking fees into account, making it hard to compare to other options on the market
Each offering has a different structure and fee schedule, making them hard to compare for all but the most experienced investors.