Fundrise vs. DiversyFund: Comparing 2 Real Estate Investments

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This post highlights a couple of crowdfunded real estate funds available to everyone, not just the accredited investor. Both require a minimum of $500.

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I have personally invested with both DiversyFund and Fundrise, the two that will be compared and contrasted today. Also, I have an affiliate relationship with both companies.

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Publicly Traded REITs

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The most common and readily available way to invest in real estate is via real estate investment trusts or REITs (pronounced Reets).

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REITs purchase various types of real estate (residential, commercial, multi-family, etc.) Many REITs offer a diversity of these types of real estate in their funds.

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Most REITs are publicly traded securities offered on stock exchanges via ETFs or mutual funds. The firms offering these REITs must register them with the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC).

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They are subject to SEC rules and regulations regarding the formation, purchase, and sale of securities.

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Private Equity

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In the past, private equity real estate funds have only been available to the wealthy. Individuals must be accredited investors to get into the typical fund.

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