Real estate Investment Comparison
Wondering whether CrowdStreet or Arrived Homes 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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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
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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.
Arrived Homes is an easy option for unsophisticated investors to access quality fractional real estate, but their lack of transparency around recouping investments is deeply concerning.
Makes it easy to invest in real estate with a well designed platform and low entry costs
Gives investors access to Class A properties.
Has an experienced team and has funded over 150 properties
Investors can invest as much as they like as long as it's over $100
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Expected investment period is 5 to 7 years
Selling early requires an application and, if approved, incurs unspecified βpenaltiesβ
Typical rent yield of 3-5% per year is low compared with returns from other real estate investment options (typically 5-15% rent yield per year) and the stock market (average 10% per year).
Only pays rent to investors a few times a year β much less often than other real estate investment options