Investing on real estate is an impressive way of building an investor's portfolio. According to Business Insider, real estate investments made an average of 15 percent annual return, with stocks having 5.2 percent and US Bonds reaping 6 percent only in 2014. But great deals for real estate investments do come in big amounts and only the rich ones can afford them.
Fundrise, a DC-based start up, wants to change that by connecting people with the top real estate investments in a single online marketplace. Through it, an investor can create his portfolio of real estate investments in a quick and efficient manner, plus the chances of hitting high returns.
Fundrise lists its recent top 5 real estate investment opportunities and here they are:
1. World Trade Center in New York City
As there is no real estate project that has earned a stature more iconic than New York City's 3 World Trade Center, it is a great advantage that Fundrise allows its members to invest in this $2.5 billion deal for as low as $5,000.
2. The home of employees from top tech companies
Seattle is among the top 5 strongest cities in the US for multi-family investment. Credit goes to the demand created by the tech companies like Google, Amazon and Facebook. Completed in 2015, the brand new apartment complex is now close to 90% leased.
3. The restaurant where FLOTUS dines
The first ever crowd -funded real estate project, Maketto opened during the spring of 2015 and since then has earned for itself raving reviews from national food critics. What's even more, FLOTUS (First Lady of the United States), Michelle Obama, has visited it. The project has 175 investors who will continue to enjoy regular returns especially so that the neighbourhood in H Street, where the restaurant is located, has started to flourish.
4. Retail space in Miami's growing Arts District
The Miami Arts District in Wynwood houses more than 70 art galleries, antique shops, eclectic bars and retail stores. Wynwood proves to be one of Miami's fastest-growing sub markets with the many commercial and residential developments on their way.
5. Condo conversion in DC's hippest neighborhood
Dupont/Logan Circle has become DC's hippest neighbourhood and one of the most coveted place to live in this part of the country as Trader Joe's, Whole Foods and a host of local restaurants are located here. It has created then a great demand for new condos, driving up prices fast and creating a strong projected returns for investors.
