In exchange, investors receive equity shares, preferred returns, or debt-based income depending on the investment structure.Most crowdfunding platforms operate under Regulation D or Regulation A of the SEC, which allow for varying degrees of investor participation and disclosure:Equity Investments: Investors become partial owners of a property and share in the profits from rental income or a future sale.Debt Investments: Investors act like lenders, earning interest from loan repayments secured by real estate assets.Major platforms such as CrowdStreet, RealtyMogul, Fundrise, and Yieldstreet curate commercial real estate deals and handle everything from due diligence to investor communications.Benefits of Real Estate Crowdfunding1.

His goal is to have the home be intentionally curated and designed for guests (where I come in) .

It is all done through escrow.So, when someone asks for money upfront it is either a scam or a greedy intermediary like a broker or corresponding lender that is getting some upfront money.Stories just like this is why I started by curation REI company. 

It may appear harmless—like a white lie, a curated social media post, or a seemingly helpful suggestion—making it hard to detect until damage is done." 

I curated it to be a site that not only shows off my cabins, but provides a ton of information on the area.

And very well designed and curated.

I recently reviewed a panel discussion from Phocuswright featuring senior leaders from Airbnb, Marriott, and Casago, and it offered a clear look into where short-term rentals are heading.A few themes stood out:• Airbnb is building a broader hospitality ecosystem through services, experiences, and hotels• Marriott is expanding deeper into professionally managed homes with strict operating and brand standards• Arbitrage-heavy models like Sonder were called out as fragile in changing market conditions• The industry is moving away from “any door will rent” toward fewer, higher-quality, better-operated propertiesMy takeaway from this conversation:Short-term rentals are moving away from being just alternative lodging and toward full-scale hospitality.Operators who focus on quality, systems, local expertise, and guest experience will win.Those relying on thin margins, arbitrage, or volume without standards will struggle.How we’re implementing this in our property management businessInstead of chasing door count or volume, we’re doubling down on:• Property selection over scale, only onboarding homes that can meet hospitality-level standards• Operational systems, including standardized inspections, preventive maintenance, and guest communication workflows• Local expertise, with boots-on-the-ground teams who can make real-time decisions and recommendations• Experience-driven stays, layering in services, amenities, and curated local recommendations beyond just the stay• Owner alignment, working only with owners who understand that quality and consistency drive long-term performanceThe goal isn’t to manage more properties.It’s to operate better properties.Curious how others here are approaching this shift:• Are you adjusting your model in response to where the industry is heading?

Closed my second deal from my curated list from last year with more to come.

Quote from @Nicole Riseley Ketchum: As an STR Designer — intentional curated design for that property/area/guests=boost Agree 100%.

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