Crowdstreet – Expo Hall – Mamas Talk Money

Hi, mamas! We're CrowdStreet!

The nation's largest online real estate investing platform

What do we do at CrowdStreet?

CrowdStreet makes it easy to invest in commercial real estate projects nationwide by connecting individual investors with project developers via crowdfunding.

First, we review developers – including running background and reference checks – to narrow the field of real estate opportunities for investors who may not have the time or inclination to do that first round review on their own. (A great benefit for newer real estate investors, though you should always do your own due diligence as well!)

Then, our investors are able to pick individual properties to invest in, interacting directly with the developer sponsoring the project, or buy into CrowdStreet backed funds, which, like a mutual fund, are composed of a diverse lineup of real estate projects.

Historically, real estate investing has been dominated by institutional investors–pension funds, university endowments, hedge funds–and incredibly wealthy individuals. They had the capital and the connections needed to break into the space and take their share of this trillion dollar asset class. With the power of crowdfunding, CrowdStreet is increasing access to commercial real estate investing and has invested more than $2.8 billion across 580 deals to date.

How to Use CrowdStreet

Review investment opportunities to find an asset or portfolio that fits your needs

Check that you’re an accredited investor (if you’re not, keep reviewing deals and learning as you build up to that goal!)

Watch for a live deal that fits your goal and start investing!

4 Benefits of Crowdfunding

There are few key benefits to investors who choose to use a real estate crowdfunding platform to invest.

You pick the deals you want. Unlike a REIT that is more like a fund, crowdfunded deals are akin to the stock market. You have total control over where your money goes because you’re picking and choosing the individual projects to invest in.
You can find investment opportunities across the U.S. Historically, real estate investing was limited to the incredibly wealthy and extremely well connected. You needed to know someone to get in on a deal. With online platforms, you can find, compare, and invest in projects on the other side of the country with ease.
You’re a passive investor. Sponsors use real estate crowdfunding platforms to raise capital from a pool of investors but they’re responsible for executing the business plan and day-to-day management of the property.
You get direct access to the sponsors. Since your investment is going directly to the sponsor, you get the opportunity to interact with them directly. Take that opportunity to review their track record and ask questions about the project.

About CrowdStreet

Named Best Overall Real Estate Crowdfunding Site by Investopedia for 2021 and 2022, CrowdStreet is the nation’s largest online real estate investing platform. Register today to get direct access to some of the most sought-after, institutional-quality real estate investment opportunities across the U.S.

Create your account today to easily review, compare, and choose the individual deals that meet your investment criteria. You can also invest in one of our thematic managed funds or work with our team of investment professionals, leveraging our advisory services to help you build a customized real estate portfolio.

With more than $2.8 billion invested across 580 deals, tens of thousands of investors have earned more than $416 million in distributions and have diversified their portfolios outside of stocks and bonds with private equity real estate using CrowdStreet.