All Forum Posts by: Brandon Beller

Hi all,

I need to do a survey and data collection project, and I am wondering if anyone can tell me how many real estate investors are there in the United States?

Thank you!

Hello all,

Can somebody please explain to me in very simple terms what REITs are? What are the biggest pros and cons?

Thanks,

Nick

Hello all!

Can somebody please advise me on the pros and cons of investing in cre using Lex Markets? Is it legit?

Thanks,

Nick

Quote from @Scott Trench:

We see this model come and go every few years in this industry. I am skeptical that this is a model that is likely to take off anytime soon. It's too easy to raise funds from accredited investors in the syndication model, to need to fractionalize the shares. So the only reason to fractionalize the shares is to increase the value of the asset by creating liquidity and hope that the people who buy the fractional shares buy them at a higher valuation. 

I think the better bet, is to either invest with the syndicators directly, or go with a more well-established crowdfunding portal. 

Thank you very much for your input. What I am trying to figure out is how do you think that Lex Markets has been able to raise at least $15 million and the most recent round is a series A round? What are they doing right? I am so confused.

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Hello all,

I have found an app that lets you invest $10 for a single token which equals a share in classes A&B CRE buildings. Once you own a share you can start collecting rental income daily as well as gain appreciation of that token. You can also vote on proposals and other things that are to happen to that property you invested in. You don't have to maintain the property in any way. However, they will take 1% of the value of your portfolio at the end of each month eg. your portfolio is worth $100 at the end of the month, they will make $1. I also heard that they will be added a card that rounds up your purchases to the nearest dollar and then reinvests it as well as a social media side where people can see other people's portfolio, gains/losses and follow/message that person. Any ideas on if this is a good platform? Should I use it?

Thanks 

Nick

@Scott Trench, @Joe Villeneuve

I agree with both of you. But what I am thinking about is the financial side. I know that CRE is considered illiquid. Are there any other financial/equity downsides besides illiquidity?

Thanks

Nick

Hello all,

I am thinking of starting to invest in commercial real estate. That being said, what is the biggest drawbacks/challenges that CRE owners have to face?

Thanks,

Nick

Quote from @Nick Belsky:

@Brandon Beller

Not sure about one like that, but several of the investors I work with like Crexi...

https://www.crexi.com/

Check it out.

Cheers!

Thank you for the site!
thanks
Nick

Quote from @Taylor L.:

Commercial real estate deal analysis is usually a lot more detailed than a left vs right swipe on an app! That said, what do you stand to lose by trying it? 

It sounds like the business model of the app is to generate leads for buyer's agents (buyer's agents aren't used in most commercial transactions).

 Thank you very much for your opinion. It’s basically a listing app that allows you to swipe left. Just like Loopnet or Crexi. Do you think this company is worth using? Also are most commercial real estate deals buyers self represented? Lastly, are commercial real estate properties off or on market?

Thank you very much!

Nick