This week September 8, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we provide more insight into American Home Preservation and some of the risks. We also review the financial plan created by an advisor for a member received a windfall when his employer went public and find the plan has some serious drawbacks. … [Read more...]
170 Plus: Three Crowdfunding Platforms For Non-accredited Investors
This week September 2, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus analyze American Homeowner Preservation, Fundrise Income eReit and Wefunder, three crowdfunding platforms available to non-accredited investors. … [Read more...]
MNY147 Plus: Crowdfunding Risks, a Timber MLP and a Fear Index
This week March 4, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at minimizing the risk of crowdfunding real estate platforms. We also look at a publicly available measure of investment sentiment. We analyze a timber master limited partnership and answer a question on exercising stock options held in a private company. … [Read more...]
MNY146 Plus: Investing Buckets, Individual Bonds, Whole Life and Crowdfunding Real Estate
This week February 25, 2017 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at using a bucket approach to retirement investing in terms of setting aside thee or four years of living expenses and how a laddered bond portfolio fits into such a strategy. A member shares a great comparison of individual bonds versus bond funds. We also look at what to consider if buying a whole life insurance policy. We revisit crowdfunding real estate platforms with a focus on Peer Realty, FundRise and Acquire Real … [Read more...]
133 Plus: Balanced Funds, Crowdfunding Start Ups and Investing New Cash
This week November 19, 2016 on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we look at whether investors should consistently invest cash or wait for better market conditions. We also explore the advantages and disadvantages of balanced funds. Finally we look at how to structure a portfolio of start up companies such as on Indiegogo's new platform. Audio duration: 14:32 … [Read more...]
MNY108 Plus: REITs versus Crowdfunding, and Raising Cash
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus we discuss the differences between investing in real estate investment trusts and real estate deals on crowdfunding sites. I also answer member questions on raising cash to fund retirement expenses and raising cash based on market conditions. Finally, we discuss portfolios for a three to five year timeframe. The episode length is 15 minutes. … [Read more...]
108: Investing in Real Estate On Crowdfunding Platforms
What to consider when investing in commercial real estate via crowdfunding platforms. Photo by Gunter Hentschel In this episode you'll learn: What are accredited investors and how many are there in the U.S.What are crowdfunding real estate platforms.What are the new rules for non-accredited to invest in crowdfunding investments.How fast is crowdfunding real estate growing.What are the risks of commercial real estate investing.What is the criteria for selecting a … [Read more...]
MNY104 Plus: Crowdsourced Private Real Estate Example
This week on Money For the Rest of Us Plus I walk through a recent investment I made in a preferred equity offering in a private hotel real estate transaction. I invested through the crowdsourced real estate platform Acquire Real Estate. I explain the process for opening an account at Acquire and how I analyzed and made the decision to move forward with the transaction. The episode length is 12 minutes. … [Read more...]
