The investment club model

[Robert Hewitt]

Hello All,

I am new to this, and I am looking to invest in a rental property for 2026. I have been going through and reading a bunch of what everyone has been posting on this forum and there is a lot of useful information being posted. I have done a few REIT investments working with bigger companies who pool Accredited and Non-Accredited funds from investors to purchase the bigger investments. I like having this type of option as a beginner because it helps me learn the process and feel comfortable knowing I am working with professionals leading the way. Although I would love to purchase my own property to begin building my portfolio, I still feel more comfortable working with other investors who know more than me.

I saw in one of the posts that "The investment club model" is growing, and I would love to know more about getting involved with other investors to pool funds together to purchase properties.  If anyone could share some insight or tell me where to search I would much appreciate it.

Thank you,

[Michaela Hayes]

You’re thinking about this the right way. The “investment club” model can be a great bridge between REITs and owning directly, as long as the structure, operators, and incentives are clear. Many groups start informally through trusted networks before formalizing deals.

Happy to connect and share what I’ve seen work (and what to watch out for)—feel free to DM me.