Stronger value means owners and share holders have more money.

So, as a shareholder in a Fundrise investment, can I expect my dividends to go up as the properties are paid off (because they cashflow better?) 

And do it in as much detail as possible: I've been party to LLC's that spend 2-3 pages JUST on circumstances under which a shareholder can surrender their shares and receive full value.A quick Google search for terms like "minority shareholder discount" and the like will bring up a wealth of information.

sam's info is not entirely accurate.many lenders will require all managing members of an LLC to be personal guarantors. the last bank i worked for required any member that held 20% or more of the company. my current employer requires ALL shareholders (even if you own only 1%).personal credit will certainly play a factor.good luck!

Any advice word be greatly appreciated yes there is. sometimes its worthwhile to talk to the bank after the auction and explain that they are wasting shareholders money to purchase a property back for e.g. 120K when its worth 30K and needs XK in rehab costs. the plaintiffs (bank) attorney  needs to know you. it works if you are in the business for some time and they know you are serious.  

States vary greatly on the rights of minority shareholders.

Banks will also  want to see the tax returns of any businesses where you are a major shareholder.

I remember my old boss made sure each corporation had different officers - mostly employees and always one family members - but he or his wife were always majority share holders.

It keeps the income in the coporation so people who look at the shareholders' tax returns will not see income from the business unless the C Corp paid them dividends or salaries.

As in, we need 20,000-30,000 more, I just don’t know how to manage so many share holders.