Alternative Investment Platforms
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F
4.2
Best for: Beginning real estate investors and non-accredited individuals seeking diversified alternative investments with low minimum entry points and flexible account structures
Min:$10·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially OpenReal EstateVenture+1
R
Best for: Experienced, high net worth investors seeking to diversify beyond traditional stocks and bonds into alternative investments like real estate, private equity, cryptocurrency, and other non-traditional assets within a retirement account structure.
Min:N/A·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal EstatePrivate Equity+3
Y
3.9
Best for: Accredited investors seeking diversified alternative asset exposure with moderate to high risk tolerance; non-accredited investors interested in passive alternative income through the Prism Fund
Min:$2.5K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal EstateArt+3
A
3.8
Best for: Self-directed investors seeking to diversify retirement portfolios with alternative assets including cryptocurrency, real estate, and private equity. Best suited for investors already comfortable with alternative investment analysis and those needing low-cost custody solutions.
Min:$10·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal EstateFarmland+6
R
3.7
Best for: Accredited and non-accredited investors seeking diversified commercial real estate exposure with low minimum investments and regular income distributions, balanced with illiquidity and moderate risk tolerance.
Min:$5K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
N
3.6
Best for: Homeowners seeking alternative to traditional HELOCs/home equity loans; investors wanting real estate exposure with lower minimums ($100); individuals seeking diversified home equity portfolio across multiple cities
Min:$100·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
R
3.6
Best for: Real estate investors seeking turnkey rental properties with professional management and due diligence; accredited investors seeking passive real estate exposure through Roofstock One; investors with capital to finance properties or make large down payments
Min:$5K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
H
Best for: Accredited investors seeking exposure to agricultural assets with favorable fee structures; those willing to accept illiquidity for mission-aligned farmland investing; investors comfortable with alternative asset classes outside traditional securities markets
Min:$5K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenFarmlandReal Estate
R
3.5
Best for: Accredited and non-accredited investors seeking exposure to early-stage startups, real estate, gaming, and crypto with high risk tolerance and long-term investment horizons
Min:$10·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenVentureReal Estate+1
Best for: Real estate investors seeking to defer capital gains taxes through 1031 exchanges, particularly those in higher tax brackets with commercial real estate to dispose of, who want a turnkey solution to meet strict IRS timelines.
Min:$25K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
H
3.2
Best for: Small investors and beginners seeking real estate exposure with minimal capital, those who want automation through round-up investing, and investors comfortable with illiquid assets
Min:$10·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
D
2.9
Best for: Non-accredited investors seeking hands-off rental property ownership in selected Sun Belt states who have sufficient capital ($45K+) and can tolerate illiquid, long-term real estate investments with 6-8% expected cash-on-cash returns.
Min:$45K·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
D
2.3
Best for: Long-term accredited and non-accredited investors seeking real estate exposure with at least 5-7 years of capital they can commit, who understand illiquidity risks and want access to multifamily properties without being wealthy institutional investors
Min:$500·Liquidity:illiquid
Partially OpenReal Estate
A
1.5
Best for: NOT RECOMMENDED - Platform is defunct as of February 2023. Previously suited for accredited/partial-accredited investors seeking passive real estate debt exposure with monthly income and lower minimums.
Min:$10K·Liquidity:semi-liquid
Partially OpenReal EstatePrivate Credit
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