Real estate Investment Comparison

CrowdStreet vs. Landa

Wondering whether CrowdStreet or Landa 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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Comparison Table
CrowdStreet
Landa
Minimum Investment
$25,000
$5
Investment Holding Period
At least 2 years
None
Early Withdrawal Penalties
Unavailable
None
Rent Payouts
Depends on Project
Monthly
Avg. Yearly Returns
10.73% before fees
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Investment Quality Score
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3.5
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CrowdStreet

The Bottom Line

Good option for experienced high net-worth investors, but variable fee structure and high minimums don't work for everyday investors.

CrowdStreet Pros:

Quality Real Estate 🏠

Makes it easy to invest in real estate with a well designed platform and low entry costs

Comprehensive Documentation 📚

Detailed business model and financial support documents, along with profiles on the project principals

Strong Track Record 📜

They've been around since 2014 and has acquired billions worth of real estate

CrowdStreet Cons:

Very High Minimums 🗼

Most offerings require a $25k commitment, preventing diversification for all but the wealthiest investors

Investment Tip: Make sure investments allow for the diversification your strategy requires

Long Lockup Period 🔐

Expected investment time window is at least 5 years

Investment Tip: Have an exit plan before you make an investment

Unclear Past Performance 💸

CrowdStreet reports their past performance before taking fees into account, making it hard to compare to other options on the market

Investment Tip: Make sure you've modelled out your expected investment returns prior to making an investment

Complicated Deal Structures 📉

Each offering has a different structure and fee schedule, making them hard to compare for all but the most experienced investors.

Investment Tip: Don't invest if you don't fully understand the deal's terms

Landa

The Bottom Line

Landa offers a great customer experience, liquidity, and decent returns, but has a worrisome lack of return projections and historical performance data.

Landa Pros:

Good user experience 📱

Landa's mobile app is easy, intuitive, and delightful.

Low minimums  🔑

Investors can get started from just $5.

Some liquidity ⏩

Landa's secondary marketplace is one of the only in the space, making real liquidity a possibility.

Landa Cons:

Lack of documentation & projection data 📉

It's very difficult to fully understand what you're buying before you buy into a Landa property, and impossible to understand how Landa properties have performed in aggregate.

Investment Tip: Make sure to deeply understand an investment before you make it

Poor diversification options 📍

Most Landa properties are located in a single U.S. state, making investors vulnerable to market swings.

Investment Tip: Always ensure proper diversification across your investment portfolio

All properties are mortgaged 💸

Landa buys properties outright before selling fractions back to their investors. Investors therefore carry the cost of financing the property.

Investment Tip: Keep an eye out for fees that benefit the investment provider rather than the investor

Trading only available during business hours ⌛

You'll have to make trades on Landa's secondary market while you're at work .

Investment Tip: Make sure investment opportunities are flexible to your needs before making them

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