Real estate crowdfunding has been a popular investment option for many people over the years. There are more applications and services being added to the list every month. Our goal is to bring you the most honest, simple, and informative reviews. Turns out, users also want to compare specific applications.
This review compares Groundfloor and Realty Mogul . The better service depends on your needs. Let's dive in!
According to our readers (you!), when it comes to real estate crowdfunding, people
care most about the minimum investment required, whether they need to be an
accredited investor, and whether or not the software has support private reits.
Let's look at how Groundfloor and Realty Mogul stack up
against each other on these threads.
To start, we will consider the minimum investment required for both applications. In other words, how much does one need to invest to use the service? Out of the two, Groundfloor minimum investment of $10 is smaller than the deposit of required by Realty Mogul.
Being an accredited investor is often required from real estate crowdfunding
services.
However, for Groundfloor and Realty Mogul being an accredited investor is not a requirement. This means anyone can invest, as long as they invest the minimum amount required.
When it comes to having support for private REITs, there is a clear division between Groundfloor and Realty Mogul. Realty Mogul does have support for private REITs, while Groundfloor does not.
Overall, Groundfloor rates 8 out of 10, while Realty Mogul ranks 8.5 out of 10. For more information on either, you can read our full reviews on Groundfloor and Realty Mogul.
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| Review | Groundfloor Review | Realty Mogul Review |
| Overall rating as by Investor Junkie. Rating | 8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Commissions & Fees | 10/10 | 9/10 |
| Customer Service | 8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 |
| Diversification | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Amount of Deals | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Due Diligence | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Promotions | None | None |
| Minimum Investment | $10 | $1,000 |
| Account Fees | No Fees for Investors | 0.30% - 0.50%/year |
| Investment Length | 3 - 12/months | 6 - 120/months |
| Accredited Investor |  | |
| Private REIT | |  |
| Distributions | Monthly | Monthly, Quarterly |
| Pre-vetted | | |
| Pre-funded | | |
| Regions Served | 8 states plus Washington, D.C. | 50 States |
| 1031 Exchange | | |
| Secondary Market | | |
| Foreign Investors | | |
| Self Directed IRA | | |
| Debt | | |
| Equity | | |
| Preferred Equity | | |
| Direct Ownership | | |
| Commercial | | |
| Residential | | |
| Single Family | | |
Sign Up | Sign Up | Sign Up |
About Groundfloor
Groundfloor is a real estate lending marketplace created for non-accredited and accredited investors. Specializing in lending for single-family or small multi-family home rehab and renovation loans, Groundfloor provides access to short-term, high-yield returns with a minimum investment of as little as $10. Typical loans return 6%–14% annually on a six- to 12-month term.
About Realty Mogul
Realty Mogul offers a unique opportunity to invest in real estate that’s less involved than buying a property outright on an individual basis but is much deeper in scope than investing in real estate through a real estate investment trust (REIT). It’s an opportunity to invest in real estate through a variety of close-to-home investment opportunities.
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