The 2012 JOBS Act reversed these regulations, so now you can put up a website with an 'Invest Now' button, and invite anyone to invest in your deal (within the bounds of the new regulations).What makes this opportunity particularly fascinating for seasoned real estate pros who have been through multiple cycles, is that what typically happens when the economy takes a dive is that, ironically, liquidity dries up at exactly the same time as opportunistic (read 'distressed' real estate) deal flow increases.Crowdfunding means you can reverse this dynamic by tapping into crowdsourced capital to finance acquisitions during a downturn. 

Fascinating discussion. 

I don't mean to sound crass but the verbiage in law is very intentional and I find it very fascinating.

This area of business has always fascinated me yet I've never fully explored it.

in the lawsuit they filed against that monstrosity/tear down on 2628 S DRAKE AVE in case 2018-M1-402350 you have a court date on 12/11/2019..so you know how the process server works ..Ohh update that address on that frame multiunit that you have on 2820 W 23RD ST…since you are fascinated in the idea to show the world what you own it should actually read 2820 W 23RD PL … not street.

For those that are fascinated by people being concerned about inflation...this study is a good read:Why Do People Dislike Inflation?

RE has fascinated me every since I can remember.

DeJay,Fascinating life, fascinating post!

Many newer investors look at work as if it is a bad thing and they get fascinated with the idea of getting paid passively.

Ironic, brutal, funny, interesting fascinating...Do you know HOW OFTEN I get phone calls with "hey I received your letter, how does it work?"