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Anyone used crowdfunding To start?

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Keaton Tucker
from Denver, Colorado

posted over 3 years ago

Has anyone looked into or successfully used crowdfunding as a way to start an investment venture?

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Larry Fried
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Do you mean investing in crowdfunding or raising money via crowdfunding?

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Jillian Sidoti
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replied over 3 years ago

I have the same question as Larry -

But I will answer both questions: "Yes."

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Let me know what you are looking to do and I will try to be more detailed!

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Keaton Tucker
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I should've clarified! I mean raising money via crowd funding

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Amy Wan
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Crowdfunding isn't really the best way to get started. Usually, real estate crowdfunding platforms won't list or accept sponsors who don't have a track record. I recommend partnering up with a mentor or coach for your first deal who will be funding/experience to the table (and maybe use them to help you get accepted by a portal).

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Keaton Tucker
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replied over 3 years ago

Thank you Amy! I noticed there wasn't a lot out there so I just wanted to check. I really appreciate the responses!

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Adrian Chu
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replied over 3 years ago

The question is why others should give you money to invest?  

Brokerage or wholesaling is a great way to build capital for investing.

If you are looking to purchase your first property, there are a number of loan programs you can optimize to your advantage. Feel free to PM me if you have any specific questions.

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Crystal Smith
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Originally posted by @Keaton Tucker :

Has anyone looked into or successfully used crowdfunding as a way to start an investment venture?

 We didn't use crowd funding but we had a couple of newbie clients that were successful using crowdfunding through leveraging off our experience.  If you call the crowd funders to find out their underwriting requirements ask if they would consider you if you're partnered w/ someone w/ experience.

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Andrew Johnson
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replied over 3 years ago

@Keaton Tucker I'm with @Amy Wan in that when you invest you invest in the deal and the sponsor (the person). If the sponsor is saying: "I don't have capital or experience!" you can imagine the risk-adjusted return that any investor is going to require. But maybe I'm nuts, for all I know it could happen all of the time. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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Linda S.
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@Keaton Tucker ,

Crowdfunding is normally for things like if you get cancer, need burial money, or a surgery.. "help me get rich" probably won't be heavily funded.    If you have access to cash, take advantage of it!   I did a personal loan on my first house, and bought the house with cash from the loan.   If you have credit cards, you can use them.. use your resources and leverage!   

Also, if you don't already have a partner,  and cash is what you need, you could search for a silent partner or something along those lines?

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Jillian Sidoti
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@Linda D. - real crowdfunding is not gofundme campaigns - its companies, entrepreneurs and startups raising money for their deals. It is what is regulated by the SEC.

I would not recommend using your credit cards or taking money out of your house.

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