Unlocking the Motivations of the Online CRE Investor
Online CRE investing is becoming the preferred method of investing by the majority of individual investors. But because of its relative newness, sponsorsIn commercial real estate, the sponsor is an individual or company in charge of finding, acquiring and managing the real estate property on behalf of the partnership. The sponsor is usually expected to invest anywhere from 5-20% of the total required equity capital. They are then responsible for raising the remaining funds and acquiring and managing the investment property’s day-to-day... More lack unequivocal insight into coreCore commercial real estate investments are the least risky offering. They are often fully leased to quality tenets, have stabilized returns and require little to no major renovations. These properties are often in highly desirable locations in major markets and have long term leases in place with high credit tenants. These buildings are well-kept and require little to no improvements... More characteristics of the people they seek to attract: What motivates commercial real estate investors? How much research do they do before they invest, and where do they look for resources? What do they expect from sponsors in terms of background information, frequency of reports, level of guidance, and depth of risk assessment?
To find the answers to these questions, we decided to go straight to the source. Our inaugural Annual Investor Survey collected detailed feedback from over 200 online investors. The results were informative and, in some cases, surprising. Respondents gave candid, detailed responses to each topic we raised—from ideal property types to sponsorIn commercial real estate, the sponsor is an individual or company in charge of finding, acquiring and managing the real estate property on behalf of the partnership. The sponsor is usually expected to invest anywhere from 5-20% of the total required equity capital. They are then responsible for raising the remaining funds and acquiring and managing the investment property’s day-to-day... More communication and everything in between.
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