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RealtyShares
Real estate crowdfunding pioneer (Shutdown)
$900M+
Total Invested
100K+
Investors
$5,000
Minimum Investment
Overview
RealtyShares was one of the first real estate crowdfunding platforms, allowing investors to invest in commercial and residential projects. The platform offered both debt and equity investments with minimums starting at $5,000. Despite raising over $900 million, the platform shut down in 2018 due to regulatory challenges and market conditions, leaving many investors with illiquid positions.
Key Information
- Founded: 2013
- Asset Class: Real Estate
- Minimum Investment: $5,000
- Accreditation Required: Yes
- IRA Eligible: No
- Secondary Market: No
- Distribution Frequency: Varies by deal
Fees & Costs
- Management Fee: Variable by deal
- Performance Fee: 2% on equity deals
- Other Fees: Platform fees
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- • Historical pioneer
- • Large deal volume
✗ Cons
- • SHUTDOWN - Platform closed in 2018
- • Investors lost liquidity
- • Regulatory issues
Best For
- ✓ Warning to investors
Available On
Regulations
- • SEC Registered (Former)