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Hey guys,
I ham new to the bigger pockets community. I am currently a student at North Carolina State University. I am currently in residential real estate but would like to move in commercial real estate. I have minimal investing experience but am hungry to learn. I am interested in crowdfunding and believe that this platform can disrupt the real estate industry.
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@AdaPia DErrico I believe that crowdfunding allows for the financing end of real estate to be democratized. Before, banks and hard money lenders controlled access to capital. Crowdfunding allows for others to get into Real Estate without large amounts of Capital, while providing lower rates to contractors.